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Tequila Shrimp

Tequila Shrimp Recipe - TheRecipe.Website

Tequila Shrimp is a stunning recipe that brings out the full flavour of the shrimp. The tequila is actually cooked out so thy are not intoxicating but leaves behind a lovely flavour and perfumed aroma. Serve as a starter, appetiser or main dish. Adding the heavy cream, butter and shallots creates a sauce that needs mopping up as the flavour is addictive so don’t forget a baguette.

Tequila Shrimp Recipe - TheRecipe.Website

Tequila Shrimp

Fast meal that can be an appetizer or a main course. The Tequila with the shallots and chives all work together to make this a winner.
4.75 from 24 votes
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Course: Main Dish, Starter
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Alcohol, Dairy, Herbs, Seafood, Shrimp, Vegetables
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
    2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
  • Saute the shallots until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
    2 large shallots
  • Add the shrimp and saute for 1 minute.
    1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
  • Add the tequila and cook for 30 seconds.
    3 tbsp tequila
  • Add the cream, tomato, salt, and pepper and saute until the sauce thickens slightly and the shrimp are firm and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
    1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 medium tomato, salt, ground pepper
  • Serve garnished with chopped chives.
    1 bunch chives

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 400mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 470mg | Sugar: 0.04g

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