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Butter Lemon Pepper Shrimp Recipe

ender shrimp seared to perfection and tossed in rich lemon pepper butter sauce with fresh parsley. Ready in under 15 minutes for an impressive weeknight dinner or elegant appetizer.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning for coating
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp white wine or lemon juice optional

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and coat generously with lemon pepper seasoning just before cooking.
  2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear shrimp in circular pattern for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove to plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add butter gradually until melted and foaming.
  5. Stir in lemon pepper seasoning and parsley. Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat completely.
  6. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping in the golden butter sauce.

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