Garlic lime shrimp with rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 2 limes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Salt

Steps

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
2. Pat the shrimp dry and season them with 1/2 tsp salt. Wash your hands.
3. Warm the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and jalapeño for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft and pale gold.
4. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
5. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and stir in the cilantro.
6. Serve over the rice with the avocado and the second lime, cut into wedges.