Shrimp Paulista

Residents of Sao Paulo call themselves Paulistas and this simple shrimp dish is a regional favorite. Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked in their shells; however, we've removed them to make for easier eating.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 pounds  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons  lime juice
1/2 cup  chopped fresh cilantro, divided
8 cloves  garlic, minced, divided
1/2 teaspoon  kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon  crushed red pepper, divided
2 tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS
Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.


Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, marinade and remaining garlic; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. Toss to combine.