Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi

 Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro stems plus 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided

• 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 crushed chile de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) tequila blanco

• 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined raw large shrimp, tail-on

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

• ¾ teaspoon black pepper

• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• Torn baguette, for serving

Directions

1. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high, stirring often, until butter is melted. Add cilantro stems, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, and turn off heat.

2. Carefully add tequila to skillet. Return to heat over medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and cilantro leaves. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately with torn baguette.