Chili Rubbed Tequila Shrimp

By pammons

Makes 4 servings; each serving contains approximately:
195 calories
2 gm. carbohydrate
5 gm. fat
170 mg. cholesterol
23 gm. protein
248 mg. sodium
0 gm. fiber

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon water
• 16 peeled and de-veined shrimp
• 1 teaspoon canola oil (or cooking spray)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine salt, chili flakes, chili powder, cumin, black pepper (optional: add water to form a paste). Rub shrimp with paste until well coated.
2. Heat a large sauté pan to medium high heat. Add canola oil (or cooking spray) and sear shrimp for 1 minute per side. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tequila, cilantro and lime juice and sauté for 1 minute.

For large group, 1/2 side in saute pan. Finish at 450 degrees for 5 minutes.