Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 pinches of salt
• 3 dashes ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika.

Heat up a skillet (cast-iron skillet preferred) and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic for a little bit before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they turn slightly charred and burned. Drizzle in the tequila, toss the skillet a few times. Add the lime juice, stir to combine well.
Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap with warm tortilla.