Shrimp And Fresh Tomato Tequila Cocktail

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fully-ripened fresh Florida tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liquor (optional)
• 1 1/2 pounds cooked large or jumbo shrimp shelled, cleaned (leave tail shell on)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Remove stem ends from tomatoes and finely chop.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, jalapeño, lime zest, salt, pepper, tequila, lime juice, liquor (if using) until blended. Chill overnight (works best).

Spoon an equal amount of the tomatoe salsa into 6 margarita or wine glasses. Surround with chilled shrimp, dividing evenly. Serve with additional lime wedges and fresh cilantro as a garnish.

This recipe yields 6 servings; 8 carb grams per serving.