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Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Lemon Pepper Shrimp

I love a good old shrimp appetizer with butter and lemon sauce, and today we’re going to make just that. This Lemon Pepper Shrimp recipe is a fantastic blend of tangy, zesty, and spicy flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy weekend treat, these shrimp are sure to impress. So, let’s get cooking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Seafood, Appetizers
Cuisine Italian, American, Fusion Food
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 shrimp
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp seasoning salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Batter

  • ¼ cup rice flour
  • cup cornstarch
  • Frying oil

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Parsley minced

Instructions
 

  • Start by cleaning the shrimp. Remove the intestine with a toothpick
  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp with garlic powder, seasoning salt, onion powder, white pepper, olive oil, and lemon zest. Make sure each shrimp is well-coated with the seasoning mix. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
  • Combine the rice flour and cornstarch in another bowl. This combination creates a light and crispy coating that’s perfect for our shrimp.
  • Dredge each marinated shrimp in the flour mixture, ensuring they’re evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the frying oil over medium-high heat. You can either shallow fry or deep fry the shrimp.
  • Once the oil is hot (you can test it by dropping a small bit of batter into the oil – if it sizzles, it’s ready), carefully add the shrimp. Fry until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack.
  • In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the butter and let it melt. Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the red pepper flakes, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Add minced parsley at the final step.
  • Toss the shrimp with the sauce to coat evenly. Make sure each shrimp is generously covered in the sauce.
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