Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add lemon juice and Dijon mustard to the skillet and whisk together. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the lemon-mustard sauce.
- Step 5: Stir in chopped parsley.
- Step 6: Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftover Shrimp French in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of white wine or chicken broth for extra moisture.
- Serve this zesty shrimp dish alongside a vibrant salad for a complete and balanced meal.
- For extra zing, add a pinch of freshly grated lemon zest to the flour mixture before coating the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American