Tequila Lime Shrimp
User Reviews
4.7
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
169 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tequila Lime Shrimp
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Tequila Lime Shrimp is a Mexican recipe made of shrimp, tequila, lime and cilantro. This is an easy and budget-friendly recipe. It takes 15 mins to make and so good!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 pinches salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) and add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic for a moment before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they are slightly charred. Drizzle in the tequila and toss the skillet a few times. Finally, add the lime juice and stir to combine well.
- Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap it in a warm tortilla.
Notes
- If you don't consume alcohol, you can skip the tequila and it will still taste good.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3people
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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