Tequila-Marinated Shrimp
To keep these tongue-tingling shrimp well-chilled during a party, place them in a bowl nestled inside a larger bowl of ice.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings.
Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup tequila
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1/4 cup lime juice
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Set aside.
2.
In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and tequila; bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally.
3.
Transfer shrimp mixture to a bowl. Add lime juice, cilantro, and salt; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving. Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare as above. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 119, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 2%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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