Sesame Shrimp with Lime Cilantro Butter Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Sesame oil, for brushing
Instructions:
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Prepare the Lime Cilantro Butter:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Saute Aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the melted butter. Saute until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, ensuring not to brown the garlic.
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Add Flavorings:
- Stir in the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to slightly reduce, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl.
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Coat with Butter:
- Pour half of the lime cilantro butter mixture over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly. Reserve the remaining half of the butter mixture and keep it warm.
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Preheat the Broiler:
- Preheat your broiler.
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Broil the Shrimp:
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a broiling pan. Brush each shrimp with sesame oil and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
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Cook Under Broiler:
- Broil the shrimp for about 5 minutes, or until they are opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
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Serve:
- Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Serve hot, drizzling with the reserved lime cilantro butter mixture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 428.8
- Total Fat: 30.1g
- Saturated Fat: 11.9g
- Cholesterol: 270.7mg
- Sodium: 634.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 0.7g
- Protein: 32.2g
This Sesame Shrimp with Lime Cilantro Butter recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any seafood lover. The combination of garlic, ginger, lime, and cilantro infused into buttery shrimp, finished with a nutty sesame crunch, makes it a delightful choice for a speedy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it alongside steamed rice or a fresh salad to complete the meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and the simplicity of this dish that comes together in just 15 minutes!
