Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lime Butter

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Description

Panko-coated pan-fried shrimp with a delicious lime butter that is tasty enough but does not overpower the flavors of the shrimp. Serve over a mixed greens salad or with angel hair pasta with cream sauce and a fresh vegetable for a larger meal.

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

Instructions

  1. Mix egg and water together to make a light egg wash. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  2. Dip shrimp into the egg wash and toss into breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and fry until firm and opaque
  4. 4 to 6 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  5. 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.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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