Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, and the shrimp.
1 pound shrimp, 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
Cook until the shrimp are almost done (they will start to get firm and pink).
Add lime juice and red pepper flakes, and cook about 2 more minutes, until the shrimp are fully cooked.
¼ cup lime juice, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Add the remaining butter and cilantro, and toss.
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
Serve over rice with some lime wedges on the side.
lime wedges (for garnish, optional)
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Notes
You can cut out the red pepper if your kids do not care for it. The dish will still have lots of flavor! However, the red pepper is not overpowering, so you might want to include it the first time around and see if they like it. It really does add a nice dimension to the seasoning!
You can use a butter substitute. I have used a buttery spread in place of butter.
If you have a fresh lime around, you will get the best lime flavor, but lime juice from a bottle works as well!
For those who don't like cilantro, substitute chopped parsley.