Jumbo Shrimp with Mushrooms and Garlic
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure olive oil
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thickly sliced
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, butterflied in their shells (see Note)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Yellow rice and lime wedges, for serving
- In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over moderate heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a plate.
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
- Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the water and cook just until evaporated.
- Add the cilantro leaves and butter to the skillet and stir to coat.
- Transfer the shrimp and mushrooms to a platter and garnish with the sliced garlic.
- Serve the shrimp with yellow rice and lime wedges.
garlic, olive oil, shiitake mushrooms, jumbo shrimp, salt, water, cilantro, unsalted butter, yellow rice
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/jumbo-shrimp-mushrooms-and-garlic (may not work)