Garlic Lime Shrimp

Submitted by Sandyg61

"This is a quick and easy shrimp dish. The shrimp also work well as an appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 limes, juice and zest of, grated
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• warm tortilla, to serve

directions

1. Rinse shrimp in colander and drain.
2. Heat butter and oil in large frying pan, add garlic and sauté over Low heat for 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Add lime juice and zest. Cook Stirring constantly for 1 minute more.
4. Add the shrimp and cook them for 2 – 3 minutes, until they turn pink. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with the warm tortillas.

Reviews

[Fruitnherbs]

This was really good! I did over cook them, so next time I'll ask DH to leave the kitchen so I don't get laughing! The flavor was great, even if they were a little chewy.(my fault) Definately a keeper! Thanks!