5.0 from 15 votes
Sauteed Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe
Plump and tender shrimp sautéed in butter with garlic, lime, and of course, tequila! This fabulous summertime skillet dish is ready to serve in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
South American , American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup tequila blanco
- 1 lime 1 tsp zest + 2 Tb juice
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place a large 12-14 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tequila, lime zest, lime juice, crushed red pepper, and cilantro. Stir. Then add in the shrimp. Salt and pepper liberally.
- Sauté the shrimp for 5-7 minutes. Make sure they are fully pink, yet that the shrimp are still in the C shape, not closed like an O shape. (Remember, O is for overcooked.)
- Turn off the heat. Then taste and salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Buy pre-cleaned shrimp to cut down on prep time.
- If you like heat you can add as much crushed red pepper as you like.
- Skillet shrimp is best when enjoyed freshly made or soon thereafter. However, leftovers will keep well for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Use cold on salads, or briefly reheat in the microwave at 50% power in short bursts until just warmed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.