Easy Recipe: Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
• 1½ lb (700g) asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional – we used Sriracha)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Garnish: Lemon slices, red chili pepper flakes, chopped parsley