PAN-FRIED SHRIMP WITH LIME BUTTER

Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lime Butter image

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.

Provided by Miss Amy

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

Mix egg and water together to make a light egg wash. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
Dip shrimp into the egg wash and toss into breadcrumbs.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 234.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 389.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g