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Jumbo Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

These jumbo lemon pepper shrimp with garlic butter sauce deliver restaurant-quality gourmet seafood in just 18 minutes. Featuring perfectly seared large shrimp coated in aromatic lemon pepper seasoning and finished with a rich, zesty butter sauce made with fresh garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. This elegant dish works perfectly as an impressive appetizer or served over pasta for a complete meal that's surprisingly simple to make.
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Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 lbs jumbo shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • - 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 8 oz unsalted butter cubed
  • - 4 garlic cloves minced
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • - ½ teaspoon kosher salt for sauce
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Clean and dry shrimp, then toss with oil and seasonings. Let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and curled.
  3. Remove shrimp temporarily. Add garlic to pan and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add butter cubes gradually, whisking to create smooth sauce. Add lemon juice and zest.
  5. Return shrimp to pan and toss with sauce for 30-60 seconds to heat through.
  6. Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

- Use 16-20 count shrimp for best results and presentation
- Don't overcook shrimp - they become tough quickly
- Serve immediately while butter sauce is hot
- Can be served over pasta or with crusty bread

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