Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp
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A fast and easy weeknight dinner, serve this tequila lime shrimp with warm corn tortillas, over rice or tossed with pasta.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (raw)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 dried Ancho chili peppers (stems and seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 ounces tequila
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
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Instructions
- Sprinkle the shrimp evenly with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place the dried chilis in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Steep chilis in the hot water until softened, about 20 minutes.
- Puree softened chilis and 1/2 cup of the steeping liquid in a food processor or blender until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to the pan. Stir in garlic and warm until fragrant, about 15 seconds, being careful not to burn.
- Add shrimp to the pan, without over crowding, and heat for 90 seconds per side. The minute the shrimp turns pink, it is cooked so be careful not to over cook. It shouldn’t take more than 3-4 minutes total. Remove cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Stir the tequila into the hot skillet and use a wooden spoon to deglaze any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the cooked shrimp along with the pureed chilis and lime juice to the pan. Bring to a simmer then reduce to low and heat for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through.
- Right before serving, finish the shrimp with butter and stir until melted through. Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve with warmed tortillas, rice, or tossed into pasta if you wish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
24.6g
(49%)
Fat
15.6g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
3.9g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11.7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Fiber
2.8g
(11%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 49% |
| Fat | 15.6g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7g | 69% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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