Spicy Shrimp: Jalapeno, Tequila & Lime

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In


"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."

Original recipe yields 3 servings
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  • Garnish

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (336.5 g)
  • Calories 410.3
  • Total Fat - 20.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 190.4 mg
  • Sodium - 1698.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 31.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
  • Sugars - 8.6 g
  • Protein - 22.6 g
  • Calcium - 143.6 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 20.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 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.

Step 2

Add shrimp and saute until just turning pink.

Step 3

Add tequila, triple sec and lime juice and cook shrimp until just done. Do not overcook.

Step 4

Spoon onto individual plates and garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges and sprinkle with a little margarita salt.

Tips & Variations


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

TeresaS

Outstanding...I made one appetizer serving just for me...this was really quick and easy to prepare...I loved the juice this made...Make sure and slice up enough jalapeno so you get one with each piece of shrimp...I omitted the margarita salt...but I did have a margarita with this...yummo...made for "Football Pool 2016" week #3 winner...

5.0

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(28 Sep 2016)