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Tequila Shrimp
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From Market to Kitchen: 5:30 Challenge / 5 INGREDIENTS / 30 MINUTES
Teresa Lucas of Suwanee came up with this festive recipe based on one of her favorite restaurant meals. Lucas writes: "One of my favorite combos when dining out is margaritas and shrimp. After a recent night out, I remembered a recipe I had read a while back that combined shrimp and tequila and decided to experiment with it the next evening. It was so quick to make and had only five ingredients, so I decided to submit it for the '5:30 Challenge.'"
Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup tequila
1 lime halved, or to taste
Instructions:
In a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, saute the garlic and onions for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and saute for another 3 minutes or just done. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the tequila and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices and stir to combine and coat with sauce. Squeeze with fresh lime juice.
Add the tequila and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices and stir to combine and coat with sauce. Squeeze with fresh lime juice.
Notes:
Because the shrimp are the star of this dish, make sure to use high quality, fresh ones.
If you're not a garlic fan, sprinkle the finished dish with chopped fresh cilantro instead.
If you're not a garlic fan, sprinkle the finished dish with chopped fresh cilantro instead.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 174 calories (percent of calories from fat, 14), 23 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 2 grams fat (trace saturated), 173 milligrams cholesterol, 169 milligrams sodium.
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