Across the Border Tequila Shrimp

This tequila shrimp dish is easy to make by sautéing shrimp and garlic in butter, then simmering with tequila, lime juice, and chili powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons tequila
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 1.5 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot butter for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until pink, about 3 minutes. Pour in tequila and lime juice; season with salt and chili powder. Simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 3 more minutes.

Step 2

Pour shrimp on a serving plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.