SHRIMP MOJO A AJO

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This impressive Mexican Dish is perfect for both the inexperienced cook and dyed-in-the-wool garlic devotee. Recipe is from small cookbook "Totally Garlic Cookbook" my late DM picked up one year at the Gilroy Garlic Festival...one of her favorite trips taken every year.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 24 shrimp, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 dozen large shrimp, with shells
olive oil
salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in chunks
1 tablespoon lime juice
chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Butterfly and devein the shrimp, with shells on, by cutting along inside curve and then pressing flat. Brush all over with olive oil liberally and sprinkle with salt. Broil, shells up, for 4 minutes.
  • Make the sauce by melting butter with oil in small pan over low heat. Add garlic and salt and gently cook, swirling pan occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 7 minutes. Swirl in lime juice and remove from heat.
  • Arrange shrimp, split side up, on serving plates. Spoon on garlic sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

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