Tequila Lime Shrimp
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Tequila Lime Shrimp
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Easy shrimp recipe seasoned with spices and spiked with tequila, takes weeknight sauteed shrimp from ordinary to amazing in less than 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 24 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (1 lb )
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 tablespoons rough chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
- Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
- Add the tequila and cook 30 to 40 seconds until slightly evaporated, remove from heat then squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp.
- Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/2 cup shrimp
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup shrimp | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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