Blackened Shrimp with Garlic Rice and Smoky Black Beans

Tender shrimp generously coated in a smoky, savory spice blend, quickly seared to perfection and served alongside fragrant garlic rice and hearty black beans with a hint of cumin.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4.5
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.07/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• healthy
• spicy
• savory
• smoky

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoon blackened seasoning
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice: Combine 1 1/2 cups white rice with 3 cups chicken broth or water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in 2 minced cloves garlic.
2. Prepare the black beans: While the rice cooks, in a small saucepan, sauté 0.5 diced yellow onion in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the 15 ounces rinsed black beans, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Keep warm.
3. Season the shrimp: Pat 1 1/2 pounds shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 1/2 tablespoons blackened seasoning until evenly coated.
4. Cook the shrimp: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foaming. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque and lightly charred.
5. Assemble the meal: Divide the garlic rice among plates. Spoon the smoky black beans next to the rice and top with the blackened shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 42.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Fat: 13.5 g
• Fiber: 8.1 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 380 mg