Cilantro-Lime Shrimp

Large shrimp are seasoned in a lime juice and cilantro marinade, grilled, and drizzled with a cilantro, melted butter and lime mixture.

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Ingredients:

• 20 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 12 limes
• 5 bunches of cilantro (washed)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 head of romaine lettuce

Method

Squeeze the juice of ten of the limes (without seeds) into a bowl. Finely chop cilantro; set aside 1 cup. Place rest in bowl with lime juice. Place shrimp in large zip-locking bag. Pour cilantro-lime mix in bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning bag every 30 minutes. Place shrimp on preheated grill for 2 minutes on each side. In small saucepan place 1 cup of cilantro and the butter. Cook until butter melts. Place romaine lettuce on platter and place shrimp neatly on top. Pour the heated cilantro-butter sauce over shrimp. Squeeze the remaining 2 limes over shrimp and serve.

Notes: Great for a party or event also. You may vary the ingredients to suit your taste.

Number of servings: 5-10

Submitted By: Ashuntie1983
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