📝 Description
These Crispy Lemon Pepper Shrimp are light, crunchy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Coated in a perfectly seasoned crust and tossed in buttery lemon pepper seasoning, they’re a fast and flavorful seafood favorite.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Crispy golden shrimp with a bright lemon kick and bold black pepper heat. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and finished with a buttery citrus glaze.
🛒 Ingredients
300–400 g shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍤
½ cup flour
¼ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & black pepper
1 egg 🥚
Oil for frying
Lemon pepper glaze:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp black pepper
Pinch salt
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Coat shrimp
Dip in egg, then coat with flour, cornstarch, paprika, and garlic powder mix.
Fry shrimp
Heat oil and fry shrimp 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel.
Make lemon pepper sauce
Melt butter, add lemon juice, zest, black pepper, and salt.
Toss & coat
Add fried shrimp to the sauce and gently toss.
Serve hot
Enjoy immediately with fries, rice, or salad.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 20 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 420 | Protein: 32g | Servings: 3
