Description

This Lemon Pepper Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoned flour and pan-fried to a crispy golden finish. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, it combines the bright citrus notes of lemon with the savory richness of butter, making it an irresistible meal served alongside 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

Shrimp and Cooking

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)

To Serve

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 to create a flavorful coating for the shrimp.
Coat the Shrimp: Add the thawed, peeled, and deveined shrimp to the flour mixture. Toss thoroughly so each shrimp is evenly coated with the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring maximum flavor and crispiness.
Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and a small amount of cooking oil. Allow the butter to melt completely and the oil to heat until hot, preparing the pan for frying the shrimp.
Cook the Shrimp (First Batch): Shake off any excess flour from the shrimp to avoid clumping. Arrange the shrimp in a single, even layer in the hot skillet without overcrowding. Let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the exterior is crispy and browned.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until they are crisp, evenly browned, and cooked through. Then, remove the shrimp and place them on a plate.
Repeat with Remaining Shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Repeat the cooking process with the rest of the shrimp, ensuring even cooking and browning.
Serve: Plate the cooked shrimp and, if desired, sprinkle them with extra lemon pepper seasoning and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve alongside your preferred vegetable sides, grains, or pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are thoroughly thawed before cooking for even cooking and best texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to allow shrimp to crisp properly.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially lemon pepper and lemon juice, for extra brightness.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor contrast to the savory seasoning.
This recipe can be doubled for larger servings but cook shrimp in batches accordingly.