Tequila Lime Shrimp
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
4 servings
- 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 g arlic 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
Steps
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Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat.
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Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
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Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
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Add the tequila and cook 30 to 40 seconds until slightly evaporated, remove from heat then squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp.
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Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories1749% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$5.26
Per Serving
$1.31/serving
🏠 Save ~$10.52 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (33% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp | 24 | $2.19/kg | $5.25 |
| ground cumin | 0.25 tsp | $4.38/kg | $0.01 |
| kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 0.25 tsp | $2.19/kg | $0.00 |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 0.5 tbsp | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 4 g | - | - |
| crushed red pepper flakes | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| lime juice | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| tequila | 2 oz | - | - |
| rough chopped fresh cilantro | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Skinnytaste
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