Description
Shrimp Francese delivers Italian-American comfort with tender shrimp and lemon-butter sauce. Golden edges and bright flavor make this an easy dinner win.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp
- 5 large eggs
Starches and Coating:
- 1 cup flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon
- ¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 8 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare a dredging station with 1 cup flour in one shallow dish and 5 large eggs whisked with 2 tablespoons minced parsley in another dish.
- Pat 1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat each shrimp first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil and 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F until butter stops foaming.
- Carefully place 6-8 shrimp in hot oil, cooking exactly 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried shrimp to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, repeating with remaining shrimp.
- Wipe skillet clean and melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat at 325°F.
- Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until smooth, creating a light roux.
- Pour ¾ cup dry white wine into skillet, increasing heat to boil and reduce liquid by half.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and lemon slices, stirring to combine sauce ingredients.
- Return shrimp to skillet, gently coating in sauce and warming for 3-4 minutes at 250°F.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons parsley over top and serve immediately with rice or pasta.
Notes
- Check shrimp carefully for freshness, ensuring they smell clean and oceanic without any fishy odor.
- Butterfly shrimp gently with sharp knife to create even cooking surface and beautiful presentation.
- Use a heavy nonstick pan to prevent sticking and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Make sauce ahead of time and keep warm to streamline final cooking steps and prevent overcooking delicate shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg