Crispy Lemon Pepper Shrimp in 20 Minutes
This lemon pepper shrimp is crisp, buttery, and bursting with citrusy flavor. Perfect for busy nights, it's beginner-friendly and ready fast.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Garnish:
- Lemon slices
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- If shrimp is frozen, defrost under cold running water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, white pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Toss shrimp in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer (in batches if needed) and cook 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stir for 1 minute, and remove from heat.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy your lemon pepper shrimp with your favorite sides.
Notes
Tip: Pat shrimp dry for the crispiest finish.
Variation: Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy lemon pepper shrimp twist.
Variation: Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy lemon pepper shrimp twist.