Yucatan Shrimp

By Chez_Alexander

The best dish at Doc Ford's restaurant on Sanibel Island. Spicy, buttery, garlicky, and absolutely unforgettable. Serve with an ice-cold cerveza and fresh bread for dipping!

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 2 large limes
• 1 tablespoons Indonesian Sambal (e.g,. Sambal Oelek; can substitute Sriracha)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 pound large fresh shell-on shrimp
• 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and sauté, stirring for 2 minutes.

Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to saucepan. Stir in lime juice, chili, and salt. Turn off heat and allow to rest.

Bring a pot of well-salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes or until just pink. Drain and shake to remove excess moisture.

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with chili mixture. Add jalapeño, sprinkle with cilantro, and toss again. Serve with fresh bread for dipping.