Broiled Garlic and Lime Shrimp

Makes 36 shrimp

You’ll find that no one says “No thank you” to garlic “infused” jumbo shrimp. and everybody licks the buttery, citrusy juices off their fingers.

ingredients

1
Using a paring knife, slit each shrimp down the back through the shell and remove the dark intestinal vein. Spread the shrimp open and flatten them out. Arrange the butter flied shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, shell side down.
2
In a saucepan, cover the garlic with water and simmer until softened, about 20 minutes; add more water if necessary. Drain, let cool and finely chop.
3
In a bowl, combine the garlic, butter and serranos, cilantro and lime juice. Brush the shrimp with the butter mixture and season with kosher salt.
4
Preheat the broiler. Broil the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, or just until they are cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and drizzle them with any remaining butter mixture. Serve the shrimp with lots of paper napkins.
5
Make Ahead: Prepare the shrimp through step 3; refrigerate the shrimp and any remaining butter mixture overnight. Reheat the butter mixture before serving.