Citrus Pucker Pepper Shrimp Sandwich
Zach Johnston
4 Servings
20 minutes
10 minutes
500
Seafood
Dinner
If you’re searching for the best lemon pepper shrimp sandwich recipe, this Citrus Pucker Pepper shrimp sandwich is your new go-to. Combining juicy shrimp, bright citrus seasoning, and crisp, fresh toppings, this easy seafood sandwich recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, summer meals, or quick lunches. The Citrus Pucker Pepper seasoning brings a bold lemon-forward flavor with just the right amount of peppery heat, making every bite fresh, vibrant, and crave-worthy.
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Small Knob of butter (to finish)
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½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp honey
pinch of Citrus Pucker Pepper
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4 seeded sandwich buns (toasted)
1–2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
1 cup fresh sprouts (alfalfa or broccoli)
Optional: Sliced Avocado
Directions
1. Season the shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning.
Let sit 10–15 minutes.
2. Cook
Heat a skillet over medium-high.
Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked through with a slight golden edge.
Optional (but worth it):
Add a small knob of butter at the end and toss to coat.
3. Make the spread
Mix mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of lemon pepper.
You’re looking for creamy + bright with a little zing.
4. Toast buns
Lightly toast seeded buns so they hold up to the juicy shrimp.
Build It (stack for success)
Bottom bun
Lemon spread
Lettuce
Pile of hot lemon pepper shrimp
Tomato slices
Sprouts
Extra drizzle of sauce
Top bun
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