Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Tequila-Lime Shrimp photo
prep time:
5 min
total time:
15 min
Makes 6 servings
ElizabethElizabeth

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. shrimp
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 oz. tequila
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. jalapeno, chopped
  • 1/3 cup lime juice

directions

  • 1

    In a small bowl, combine lime juice, jalapeno, chili powder, sugar, tequila and 2 tablespoon of cilantro; set aside.

  • 2

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and salt; cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté, until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

  • 3

    Add lime juice mixture to same skillet and place over high heat. Cook until alcohol burns off, stirring and scrapping sides of pan, about 2 minutes; pour over shrimp and garnish with remaining cilantro and more sea salt, if desired. Yields about 3 ounces of shrimp per serving.

notes

POINTS: 3 Servings: 6

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