Description
This recipe provides a versatile shrimp seasoning blend featuring smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and a hint of cayenne for perfectly seasoned shrimp. It’s designed for quick, healthy weeknight meals, ensuring tender centers and crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) Smoked Paprika (Sweet paprika works too if you prefer a milder taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) Onion Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 g) Cayenne Pepper (adjust to your family’s preferred spice level)
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 g) Dried Oregano (or swap with dried marjoram)
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 g) Dried Thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) Fine Sea Salt (omit or reduce for a low-sodium blend)
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) Dried Lemon Peel (optional for a vibrant, zesty twist)
Instructions
- Gather Your Spices: Carefully measure each spice for your shrimp seasoning recipe into separate small bowls. This ensures accuracy and saves time during assembly.
- Combine Thoroughly: In a medium bowl, add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. The blend should look vibrant and ready.
- Whisk to Blend: Using a small whisk or spoon, gently mix the spices together for about 30 seconds until they are evenly combined and there are no visible clumps. (If you see any larger spice bits, press them gently against the bowl’s side.)
- Store Properly: Transfer your freshly made shrimp seasoning recipe to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store it in a cool, dark pantry to maintain its potency and aroma for up to six months. This makes for easy meal prep recipes.
Notes
For easy meal prep, make a double or triple batch. To add an extra zesty kick, include 1 tsp of dried lemon peel; for more heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning Blend
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of seasoning
- Calories: 8 calories
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg