Ingredients

  • 32 raw peeled large shrimp
  • 1/4 lb unsalted butter
  • mushroom (optional)
  • tomatoes (optional)
  • onion (optional)
  • bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • Blackening Spice Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon ground basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt is best)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Method

  • Mix spice ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl (make a double or triple batch and store the remainder for later use!) Dredge shrimp through the mixture.
  • Place a large skillet over a very high heat, and melt the butter.
  • Place the shrimp in the skillet and turn heat down to medium.
  • Cook on both sides for approximately 7 minutes (maybe less) each- pay attention to the shrimp as they cook quickly; when the shrimp curl, they are done.
  • Optional - sprinkle the vegetables with the spice mix and saute in the butter in the same skillet.
  • Serve with lots of garlic bread and ice-cold beer or chilled white wine.