Destin Harbor Blackened Shrimp with Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw

Blackened Gulf shrimp and crisp Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw bring bold Destin Harbor flavor to the table.

Spicy blackened Gulf shrimp meet crisp, tangy Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw in this Destin-inspired coastal favorite. It’s bold, refreshing, and perfect for an easy dockside dinner or summer cookout. Learn more about Destin, Florida.)

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Blackened Shrimp

• 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw

• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
• Moonshine Slaw Dressing
• ¼ cup Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

Make the Moonshine Slaw

1. In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together moonshine, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss dressing with slaw until evenly coated. Refrigerate 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
4. Prepare the Blackened Shrimp
5. Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil or melted butter.
6. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
7. Coat shrimp evenly with the spice mixture.

Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
2. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until charred, opaque, and curled. Work in batches if needed.

Chef’s Tip:  Don’t overcrowd the skillet—blackened shrimp need space to char, not steam.

Serve

• Plate shrimp alongside or over a generous scoop of Sweet Home Moonshine Slaw.
• Finish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with grilled corn, Sweet Home Golden Hush Puppies, or buttered rice
• Perfect for Sweet Home Chipotle Shrimp Tacos, po’boys, or bowls
• Pair with a Sweet Home Citrus Mocktail or Sweet Home Muscadine Spritz

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