Broiled Shrimp with Spicy Ginger-Lime Butter Recipe

Broiled Shrimp with Spicy Ginger-Lime Butter Recipe

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Lemon wedges
  1. Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Stir in ginger and cayenne. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and peel. Season ginger-lime butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Place shrimp in bowl. Add ginger-lime butter; toss to coat. Transfer shrimp to small rimmed baking sheet. Broil until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with lemon wedges.