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Broiled Garlic and Lime Shrimp
© Quentin Bacon

Broiled Garlic and Lime Shrimp

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  • SERVINGS: 8
  • •FAST
  • •MAKE-AHEAD

These irresistible hors d'oeuvres are chef Robert Del Grande's Thanksgiving trump card; no one says "No thank you" to garlic-infused jumbo shrimp, and everybody licks the buttery, citrusy juices off their fingers.

  1. 2 pounds large shrimp in their shells
  2. 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  3. 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
  4. 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
  5. 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  6. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  7. Kosher salt
  1. Using a paring knife, slit each shrimp down the back through the shell; remove the dark intestinal vein. Spread the shrimp open and flatten them out. Arrange the butterflied shrimp in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, shell side down.
  2. In a saucepan, cover the garlic with water and simmer until softened, about 20 minutes; add more water if necessary. Drain and let cool, then finely chop.
  3. In a bowl, combine the garlic, butter, serranos, cilantro and lime juice. Brush the shrimp with the mixture; season with salt.
  4. Preheat the broiler. Broil the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, or just until cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and drizzle with any remaining butter. Serve with lots of paper napkins.
Make Ahead Prepare the shrimp through Step 3 and refrigerate overnight.