Tequila Lime Shrimp
—·Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (1 lb )
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 tablespoons rough chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
6 steps
- 1
Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- 3
Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
1 min - 5
Add the tequila and cook 30 to 40 seconds until slightly evaporated, remove from heat then squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp.
- 6
Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.
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Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories
174cal
Protein
23.0g
Carbs
3.0g
Fat
4.0g
Sodium
169mg
Saturated Fat
0.5g
