Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp)

INGREDIENTS

• 36 medium shrimps (pranws) in shells
• 15 cloves garlic (3 whole & 12 minced fine)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp white vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp lime juice

DIRECTIONS


1. Split shrimp down in the middles without seperating them completely using the underside
2. Remove any dark veins
3. In a blender, puree whole galric cloves, salt & pepper and vinegar
4. Marinate shrimps in mixture for 30 mins
5. Heat oil and butter in pan
6. Add minced garlic and saute till brown (3 mins)
7. Add shrimps with shell side up
8. Lower heat, cover and cook for 2 to 3 mins or till shrimps turn opaque
9. Sprinkle with lime juice and remove from heat