Easy Lemon Pepper Fried Shrimp Recipe

Published Jul 29, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: All Wings Everything via YouTube

These crispy-fried shrimp seasoned with lemon pepper and Old Bay seasoning by All Wings Everything on YouTube is the perfect dish for those who are looking for a flavorful and savory seafood recipe to try today. This is a very easy dish to make and is super quick to prepare too, you can even make this at the last minute, and bring it to a potluck or serve it at a cookout if you like.

This dish is ready in just a few minutes and you don’t even have to exert too much effort to cook it, if you want to save even more time, you can prepare the shrimp and sauce ahead, and cook it the next day. I bet the shrimp will taste even better the longer it marinates. Learn how now and follow the steps written below, give it a try, and you won’t regret it!

Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Fried Shrimp:

1-2 pounds of shrimp
Salt and pepper to taste

Flour Mixture

¾ cup of cornstarch
1 tbsp of lemon pepper seasoning
1½ tsp of Old Bay seasoning

Sauce

2 tsp of lemon pepper seasoning
½ tsp of Old Bay seasoning
5 tbsp of butter
5 tbsp of honey
1 tbsp of hot sauce
½ tsp of chili flakes
2 tsp of lemon zest

How to Make Lemon Pepper Fried Shrimp:

Step 1

Place a skillet on a stove over medium to medium-high heat, then add the honey, hot sauce, and butter, and stir until the butter has melted. Add the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning, then whisk them continuously to combine, and lower the heat to low or medium-low.

Step 2

Let it simmer for a minute or so, then turn off the heat, and pour the sauce into a measuring cup before setting it aside. Prepare and clean the shrimp, then place them in a large bowl, and season them with salt and pepper evenly. In a separate bowl, add the cornstarch, lemon pepper seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning, then give them a good whisk, and transfer it to a Ziploc bag or Tupperware with a lid.

Step 3

Add the seasoned shrimp, then seal the Ziploc bag or Tupperware, and give it a good shake until well coated. Preheat your oil to 350°F, then drop the shrimp one at a time, then cook them in batches to not overcrowd the pan, and fry them for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4

Scoop them out with a slotted spoon, then transfer them to a wire rack or plate lined with a paper towel to drain off the excess oil. Transfer them to a large bowl, then drizzle the sauce, and gently toss them to coat. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped green onions, then serve, and enjoy!