Tequila-Lime Shrimp
1
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This recipe has a bright, citrusy flavor with an underlying hint of heat. Serve over rice with fresh diced pineapple or mango.
Ingredients
Fresh lime juice
⅓ cup(s)
Tequila
1 fl oz
Jalapeño pepper
1½ tsp
Sugar
¾ tsp
Chili powder
½ tsp
Cilantro
¼ cup(s)
Olive oil
1 Tbsp
Garlic
1 clove(s)
Table salt
½ tsp
Uncooked shrimp
1½ pound(s)
Instructions
1
Stir together lime juice, tequila, jalapeño, sugar, chile powder, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in small bowl; set aside.
2
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and salt; cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until opaque in center, about 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving platter; cover to keep warm.
3
Add lime mixture to skillet and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring, until reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour lime mixture over shrimp; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.
4
Serving size: 1/6 of shrimp
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