Name: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 4 clove Garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes, optional; 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup Chicken broth, or dry white wine; 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp Lime zest; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped; 8 oz Angel hair pasta, or zucchini noodles

Method

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Prepare the pasta, if using, in a large pot containing salted boiling water by following the package directions, then drain the water and set the pasta aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter together with the olive oil. Stir in the minced garlic along with the red pepper flakes, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the shrimp in the skillet, cooking them for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they become pink and are fully cooked. Take the shrimp out of the skillet and set them aside.
Combine the chicken broth (or white wine), lime juice, and lime zest in the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer and boil down slightly for about 1 to 2 minutes, then stir in the leftover 1 tablespoon of butter until it melts.
Transfer the shrimp back into the pan, mix in the fresh cilantro, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Put the cooked pasta or zucchini noodles straight into the skillet, then toss everything together to coat it thoroughly with sauce before you serve.