Hot and tasty - the shrimp are marinated then sautéed and served with a cilantro ginger lime cream.

In a food processor, combine cilantro, ginger, garlic, scallions, and jalapeño; process until finely chopped. Add sugar, salt, oil and limejuice, and mix well.

Toss shrimp in mixture until well coated; cover bowl and let stand an hour in the refrigerator.

Spoon shrimp out of marinade and sauté lightly (without additional oil) until shrimp are barely cooked. Arrange on serving plate and chill. Add reserved marinade to the liquid from the cooked shrimp, stirring, until the liquid evaporates, leaving a thick green puree.

Add cream and boil again, stirring constantly, until thick enough to pour. Do not reduce too much; this sauce thickens considerably as it cools. Pour sauce into a serving bowl and refrigerate with the shrimp until both are well chilled and ready to serve.