How to Make Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lime Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood lovers rejoice! This recipe for pan-fried shrimp with lime butter is bursting with zesty flavors and succulent shrimp. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of juicy shrimp and tangy lime butter creates a perfect harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

When it comes to cooking shrimp, the key is to keep it simple. The shrimp are quickly pan-fried in butter until they're crispy on the outside and tende...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix egg and water together to make a light egg wash. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  • Dip shrimp into the egg wash and toss into breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and fry until firm and opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  • Rinse out the pan. Heat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the pan. Add lime juice; bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 1 minute. Return cooked shrimp to the pan and stir to coat with the lime sauce. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 234mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 197mg