Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lime Butter

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Panko-coated shrimp is pan-fried in a delicious lime and butter sauce in this quick and easy centerpiece of any 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

Directions

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 to 6 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
4 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.