Blackened Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by ZuZu

Time30m

Serves4

cucumber, lemon + sesame jalapeño aioli

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons Blackening seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

Cucumber Salad

1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Sesame Jalapeño Aioli

1 cup Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil

1 to taste jalapeño, finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

Blackening the Shrimp

In a bowl, toss the jumbo shrimp with olive oil and blackening seasoning until well coated. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making the Cucumber Salad

Combine Cucumber Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt. Toss to mix and let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Preparing the Aioli

Mixing the Aioli

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

Plate the Dish

On a serving platter, arrange the blackened shrimp alongside the cucumber salad. Serve with the sesame jalapeño aioli on the side for dipping.