margarita shrimp with fettuccine

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42 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 30, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • - all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 4 - green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ginger root, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white wine, dry
  • 6 ounces fettucine
  • - dill, fresh

How To Make margarita shrimp with fettuccine

  • Step 1
    Mix shrimp, tequila and lemon juice in medium bowl.
  • Step 2
    Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Drain shrimp.
  • Step 4
    Whisk eggs and water in medium bowl.
  • Step 5
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 6
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 7
    Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then into flour; shake off excess.
  • Step 8
    Place shrimp in skillet and saute until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Step 9
    Transfer shrimp to plate lined with paper towels and drain.
  • Step 10
    Discard oil.
  • Step 11
    In same skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat.
  • Step 12
    Add lemon and green onions and saute 3 minutes.
  • Step 13
    Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Stir in flour.
  • Step 15
    Gradually mix in wine; boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Add remaining butter and whisk until melted.
  • Step 17
    Discard lemon.
  • Step 18
    Return shrimp to skillet and heat through.
  • Step 19
    Meanwhile cook pasta in salted water. Drain.
  • Step 20
    Divide pasta between plates.
  • Step 21
    Top with shrimp.
  • Step 22
    Pour sauce over.

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