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plate piled high with key lime roasted shrimp, a small container of lime butter for dipping and a couple of lemon wedges.

Simple Key Lime Roasted Shrimp

Roasting shrimp is a quick and easy way to get them on the table. Add a spritz of key lime juice and you are really in for a treat. They are tasty on their own, but make a little key lime butter for dipping to take them to the next level. You will be licking your fingers as you go!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 2 pounds raw shrimp deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Key lime juice
  • salt and pepper

Lime Butter

  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon key lime juice
  • 4 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Shrimp

  • Preheat oven to 400° F and spray two rimmed baking sheet pans.
  • Toss the 2 pounds raw shrimp in 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon Key lime juice and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Spread shrimp over prepared pans.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes or until pink. Be careful not to overcook them.
  • Serve warm or place in the refrigerator to serve as cold shrimp cocktail.

Dipping Butter

  • Melt 3 Tablespoon butter and stir in 2 teaspoon key lime juice, 4 dashes hot sauce, and 1 pinch salt.
  • Peel shrimp, dip and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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