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Tangy Lime Shrimp

Here's how you make Tangy Lime Shrimp
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp (Peeled, cleaned, rinsed and patted dry)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1/4 cup shallots (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Season shrimp. Heat a large frypan over medium high heat; add 1/2 tablespoon butter and the shrimp. Cook shrimp through 1 to 2 minutes just until turned pink, transfer to a plate. Over medium low heat melt 1 tablespoon butter; add the shallots, lime juice and crushed pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining butter, zest and return the shrimp to the pan; add the cilantro; toss well and serve.


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