Shrimp Mojo A Ajo

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This impressive mexican dish is perfect for both the inexperienced cook and dyed-in-the-wool garlic devotee. recipe is from small cookbook totally garlic cookbook" my late dm picked up one year at the gilroy garlic festival...one of her favorite trips taken every year."

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Steps

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Preheat the broiler.

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Butterfly and devein the shrimp , with shells on , by cutting along inside curve and then pressing flat.

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Brush all over with olive oil liberally and sprinkle with salt.

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Broil , shells up , for 4 minutes.

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Make the sauce by melting butter with oil in small pan over low heat.

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Add garlic and salt and gently cook , swirling pan occasionally , until garlic is golden , about 7 minutes.

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Swirl in lime juice and remove from heat.

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Arrange shrimp , split side up , on serving plates.

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Spoon on garlic sauce , garnish with cilantro , and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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large shrimp, olive oil, salt, butter, garlic cloves, lime juice, fresh cilantro