Blackened Shrimp

Ingredients

1. Shrimp – 400 gm, cleaned
   2. Oil – 2 tsp + butter – 2 – 3 tsp
   3. Oil – 1 tsp

For  blackened seasoning

1. Paprika – 2 tsp
2. Regular chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
3. Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
5. Garlic powder – 1/2 tsp
6. Onion powder – 1/2 tsp
7. Dried thyme – 1/4 tsp
8. Dried basil – 1/2 tsp
9. Salt – As requiredMethod
   
   1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for blackened seasoning.
   2. Clean and rinse the shrimp well. Pat dry with a paper towel. Add blackened seasoning and 1 tsp oil to the shrimp. Toss well. Let rest for 15 minutes.
   3. Heat 2 tsp oil and 2 tsp butter in a cast iron pan over high or medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in 2 – 3 batches for 1 – 1.5 mts on each side until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel Serve immediately.