Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"The end result was this really tasty Cilantro Lime Shrimp. It was just enough for the two of us for Sunday night supper. Even better with the garlic toast along side to soak up all the delicious juices. And did I mention it’s really quick to make? Source: Lana's Cooking"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb shrimp, split and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

directions

1. Melt the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno.
3. Cook, stirring until the onion begins to wilt, approximately 3 minutes.
4. Add the red pepper flakes and oregano.
5. Continue cooking until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 3 additional minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft.
8. Add the shrimp, zest and lime juice, salt and black pepper.
9. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
10. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro.