Shrimp with Chili Lime Butter

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp with sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers, especially for sandwiches.

Serve with Chipotle Jack Grilled Grit Cakes or Cheese Grits or Brown Rice or Mexican Rice (this is both a starch and a veg, so no additional recipe required).

AND

Serve with Parmesan Squash or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Iceberg Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing or Mushroom Salad

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 lime (juiced)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil (divided)
• 8 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Mix together the softened butter, lime juice, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.

Place a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and when hot add the shrimp. Cook for about 6 - 8 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.

Turn off the heat and add the chili lime butter. Toss until melted and serve.