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Spicy Tequila Shrimp

Tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! A little heat with the sweetness from the honey is a delicious combination for a main meal or appetizer.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 1/4 cup blanco tequila
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 adjust to your preference hot sauce like Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for skillet
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together tequila, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, garlic and olive oil until smooth.
  2. Add shrimp to the bowl and fold to coat. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. With tongs gently remove the shrimp from the marinade and place shrimp on hot skillet (don't over crowd pan and cook in batches if necessary). Cook for one minute and then flip and cook for another minute.
  4. Remove the cooked shrimp and set aside. In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon of marinade with the corn starch to make a slurry.
  5. Pour remaining marinade in the skillet and heat for about 2-3 minutes. Add the slurry to thicken the sauce cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Fold shrimp back into skillet to heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serves 4 main meal dishes or 10-12 appetizer size.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 240mg (80%) Sodium 2498mg (104%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Cholesterol 240mg 80%
Sodium 2498mg 104%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.