Blackened Shrimp
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the spicy, smoky flavors of blackened shrimp.
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and acidity to match the complex seasoning.
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) has crisp citrus notes that cut through the spice.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity refresh the palate with bold spices.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/bubble/sweet — bright lime acidity and tequila cut through spice and char; honey softens heat.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles, heat — bright lime acidity and tequila cut through spice and fat; classic match for blackened seasoning.
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal’s smoke echoes blackening char; lemon and honey balance heat and spice.
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
spice/bubbles/acid — ginger beer’s spice and effervescence refresh spicy shrimp; honey adds mellow sweetness.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid, spice — fresh jalapeño and spicy rim echo the shrimp’s heat and amplify savory spice.
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — margarita profile (tequila + lime) with fruit or soda brightness lifts the dish’s richness.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, spice, bubbles — ginger’s warm spice and lime refresh the palate against char and heat.
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, savory, heat — tomato/umami and hot sauce complement spice and boost savory depth.
Coupe • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — rum + lime daiquiri gives clean citrus lift and light sweetness to balance peppery crust.
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/herbal — cachaça’s grassy edge and lime brightness complement spice; honey softens heat.
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke, acid, herbal — smoky Scotch mirrors char; grapefruit brightens and lifts richness.