Across the Border Tequila Shrimp
Description
This across the border tequila shrimp recipe is quite easy — sauté shrimp and garlic in butter then simmer it with tequila, lime juice, and chili powder.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
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4 tablespoons tequila
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until pink, about 3 minutes. Add tequila and lime juice; season with salt and chili powder. Simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes more.
2
Pour shrimp on a serving plate; garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.