Shrimp with Cilantro and Lime

By jadedrosie

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined (see note)
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Tortillas or other flatbread,

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the salt, paprika, cumin, curry, cayenne (if using) and cinnamon and mix well. Sprinkle mixture over shrimp and toss to combine.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve with tortillas or flat bread.
Makes about 4 servings.