Across the Border Tequila Shrimp

I used to visit my friend Teresa in Brownsville, TX. We would cross the border to this open air vendor/food stand to eat this. The cook did not or could not hide her ingredients, so we know what was put in this dish. You can serve this with rice, beans, or make it into wraps. The ingredients are very forgiving, so feel free to increase or decrease the amount stated.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons tequila

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook until they start to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Pour in the tequila and lime juice and season with salt and chili powder. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 more minutes. Pour shrimps on a plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.