Description
This Lemon Pepper Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring shrimp coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to a crispy golden brown. Perfectly complemented by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this dish is ideal for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner or a light meal served alongside your favorite vegetables, grains, or pasta.
Ingredients
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Seasoned Flour Mixture
- 1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Main
- 1 pound (454 g) frozen or fresh shrimp, thawed or peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, divided
- 1-2 teaspoons cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil, as needed)
- Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Your favorite vegetable sides, grains, or pasta, for serving
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 the mixture is well combined and uniform.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the thawed, peeled, and deveined shrimp into the seasoned flour mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every shrimp is fully coated with the flour mixture for an even, flavorful crust.
- Preheat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter along with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Allow the butter to melt completely and the oil to become hot, ensuring the skillet is ready for frying the shrimp.
- Cook the Shrimp (First Batch): Shake off excess flour from the shrimp to avoid clumps in the pan. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the shrimp over carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side. Ensure shrimp are browned, crisp, and cooked through. Remove cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Repeat with Remaining Shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining shrimp, maintaining the same steps to ensure consistent texture and flavor.
- Serve: Plate the cooked shrimp and, if desired, sprinkle additional lemon pepper seasoning and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately alongside your favorite vegetable sides, grains, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for easier and quicker cooking.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet to ensure shrimp fry evenly and become crispy.
- Adjust lemon pepper seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with an equal amount of oil.
- Serve with a fresh lemon wedge for extra citrus flavor.
