Yucatan Shrimp

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of two large limes
  • 1 tablespoon Indonesian sambal (preferably sambal oelek, by Huy Fong, though sriracha will work as well)
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound large, fresh, shell-on shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to saucepan.
  4. 4
    When it melts, stir in the lime juice, chili sauce, salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to rest.
  6. 6
    Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  7. 7
    Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until they are just firm and pink.
  8. 8
    Do not overcook.
  9. 9
    Drain into a colander and shake over the sink to remove excess moisture.
  10. 10
    In a large bowl, toss the shrimp and chili sauce.
  11. 11
    Add jalapeno, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro and toss again.

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