Ingredients:
2 dozen large shrimp, with shells
olive oil
salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in chunks
1 tablespoon lime juice
chopped fresh cilantro ( to garnish)
Directions:
Preheat the broiler. Butterfly and devein the shrimp, with shells on, by cutting along inside curve and then pressing flat. Brush all over with olive oil liberally and sprinkle with salt. Broil, shells up, for 4 minutes.
Make the sauce by melting butter with oil in small pan over low heat. Add garlic and salt and gently cook, swirling pan occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 7 minutes. Swirl in lime juice and remove from heat.
Arrange shrimp, split side up, on serving plates. Spoon on garlic sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.