10-Min Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Shrimp seared hot and fast in butter with lemon pepper seasoning—no fuss, ready in minutes. Crispy on the edges, juicy inside, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, tossing to coat evenly.
- 4
Sear without stirring for 90 seconds until the bottoms turn opaque and pink.
- 5
Flip and cook 60–90 seconds more until the centers are just cooked through.
- 6
Serve immediately while shrimp are still hot and edges are crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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