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Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp

A fast and easy weeknight dinner, serve this tequila lime shrimp with warm corn tortillas, over rice or tossed with pasta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle the shrimp evenly with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Place the dried chilis in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Steep chilis in the hot water until softened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Puree softened chilis and 1/2 cup of the steeping liquid in a food processor or blender until smooth and set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir the tequila into the hot skillet and use a wooden spoon to deglaze any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. 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.
  8. Right before serving, finish the shrimp with butter and stir until melted through. Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper to taste.
  9. Serve with warmed tortillas, rice, or tossed into pasta if you wish.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.