Tasty Fried Shrimp Seasoned with Old Bay and Lemon Pepper

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on optional)
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch (for coating)
• 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest (fresh zest)
• 0.25 tsp Crushed Chili Flakes
• 2 cup Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare Lemon Pepper Old Bay Sauce

   In a saucepan melt the butter, then stir in honey, hot sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, and chili flakes. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 1 minute, then remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a measuring cup.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

2. Season Shrimp

   Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with salt and black pepper until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

3. Mix Cornstarch Coating

   In a separate bowl combine cornstarch, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Coat Shrimp

   Add the seasoned shrimp to the bowl (or a large ziplock bag) with the cornstarch mixture. Close the container and shake vigorously until every piece is fully coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Heat Oil

   Fill the skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium‑high until it reaches 350°F. Test by dropping a tiny bit of the cornstarch coating; it should sizzle immediately.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry Shrimp Batch 1

   Carefully add half of the coated shrimp to the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp turn golden‑brown and are just cooked through. Remove with tongs and place on a warming rack.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Fry Shrimp Batch 2

   Allow the oil to return to 350°F, then repeat with the remaining shrimp, frying another 3 minutes until golden and crisp.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Combine Shrimp with Sauce

   Transfer all fried shrimp to a large bowl, pour the prepared lemon‑pepper Old Bay sauce over them, and toss gently until each piece is well coated. Add extra sauce if you prefer a wetter coating.

   Time: PT2M

9. Plate and Serve

   Arrange the coated shrimp on a serving plate, garnish with a pinch of fresh lemon zest if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

15g

Fiber

0g