Description
Shrimp Francese is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, lemony butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and elevate any dinner occasion. With its golden-brown shrimp and vibrant flavors, each bite is a taste of culinary bliss. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this elegant entrée pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread for soaking up every drop of sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them within reach.
- In a bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour then dip into the eggs.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Cook shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with pasta or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg