Description

This Lemon Pepper Shrimp is a quick and flavorful main course featuring succulent shrimp coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoned flour, then pan-fried in butter for a perfectly crispy exterior. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or as an impressive yet simple meal for guests.

Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Flour Mixture

1/2 cup (63 g) all purpose flour
3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Shrimp

1 pound (454 g) frozen or fresh shrimp, thawed or peeled and deveined

For Cooking

2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, divided
1–2 teaspoons cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil, as needed)

For Serving (Optional)

Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Your favorite vegetable sides, grains, or pasta

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Instructions

Prepare the Seasoned Flour Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and kosher salt until well combined.
Coat the Shrimp: Add the thawed, peeled, and deveined shrimp to the flour mixture. Toss well to ensure each shrimp is fully coated in the seasoned flour.
Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and a small amount of cooking oil, allowing the butter to melt completely and the oil to become hot.
Cook the Shrimp (First Batch): Shake off any excess flour from the shrimp and arrange them in a single, even layer in the hot skillet. Avoid overcrowding; cook in two batches if needed. Let the shrimp cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the exterior becomes crispy and browned.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until they are crisp, browned, and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
Repeat with Remaining Shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and repeat the cooking process for the rest of the shrimp.
Serve: Plate the cooked shrimp and, if desired, sprinkle with extra lemon pepper seasoning, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and serve with your choice of vegetable sides, grains, or pasta.

Notes

Use fresh or well-thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
Do not over-crowd the skillet to ensure the shrimp get crispy.
Adjust lemon pepper seasoning according to your taste preference.
This recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd.
Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 0.6 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 260 mg