Shrimp Francese
Shrimp Francese is a delightful Italian dish that transforms succulent shrimp into a culinary masterpiece. Coated in a light, crispy batter, these shrimp are sautéed to golden perfection and enveloped in a buttery, lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp if necessary.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs; in another bowl, season flour with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, coat with eggs, and place them in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp; add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant. Stir in vegetable broth and lemon juice.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, coating them with the sauce and finishing with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg