Tequilla Chili Lime Shrimp #Halloween #recipe @vmburns

 V. M. Burns: I love shrimp. However, I wasn't in the mood for tacos. So, I made this tequila chili lime shrimp with rice. The recipe called for jumbo shrimp, but I had large, not jumbo. The recipe also called for jalapenos. I wasn't in the mood for heat, so I left out the jalapenos. I also reduced the amount of garlic because, while I like garlic, it doesn't always like me. However, this dish could be customized to your taste. I love the citrus of the lime juice and zest and as you can see in the picture, I added a LOT of zest. Next time I make this, I will add the jalapeno and serve it with corn tortillas. If you're worried about the Tequila, don't be. Sadly, the alcohol cooks off.

Tequila Chili Lime Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 

• 2 Tablespoons Tequila

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

• 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

• 1/4 Teaspoon Black pepper

• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika

• 1 Teaspoon Cumin

• 1/2 Teaspoon brown sugar

• 1/4 Teaspoon Chili powder

• 1/2 Teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 lime, juice and zest

• 1 Jalapeno, sliced without seeds (Optional)

Instructions

1. Mix seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and brown sugar) and coat shrimp.
   
   
   
2. Heat Olive oil in a large skill over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
   
   
   
3. Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
   
   
   
4. Add lime juice, tequila, and jalapeños to skill. Cook for 2 minutes.
   
   
   
5. Remove from heat and add lime zest.
   
   
   

I served with rice, and skipped the jalapenos, but these would be delicious in tacos.

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