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shrimp with jalapeno, tequila and lime

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

I first had this at a little neighborhood restaurant next door to a bed and breakfast I stayed at in San Francisco. Unfortunately both are now gone. This serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as an entree.

(3 ratings)
yield 2 -4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp with jalapeno, tequila and lime

  • 1/8 c
    olive oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 lg
    jalapeno pepper, slice into rings (remove seeds for less spicy version)
  • 1 lb
    raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
  • 1/2 c
    tequila
  • 1 Tbsp
    triple sec
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • GARNISH
  • 1/8 c
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • margarita salt, to taste

How To Make shrimp with jalapeno, tequila and lime

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add jalapeno and cook 1 minute more.
  • 2
    Add shrimp and saute until just turning pink.
  • 3
    Add tequila, triple sec and lime juice and cook shrimp until just done. Do not overcook.
  • 4
    Spoon onto individual plates and garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges and sprinkle with a little margarita salt.

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