Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Scampi

½ cup butter (not margarine), at room temperature
juice of 2 limes
3-4 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo, finely chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 Tbl. cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Whip together all the ingredients except shrimp, until smooth. Arrange shrimp in one layer in a glass baking dish.  Dot with the butter mixture.

Bake 8-15 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes.  The timing depends on the size of the shrimp.  They are done when they turn pink and opaque.  Don’t overcook--they will become tough.

Serve with rice and a crusty French of sourdough bread to soak up the extra butter sauce.

 

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