Tequila Shrimp (Camarones Borrachos)

By á-2323

Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook the shrimp, so the shrimp do not get overcooked.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 shrimp, peeled
• 1/4 c tequila
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced (or can of diced tomates, drained)
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, diced
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add shrimp and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tequila and burn off the alcohol. Add the tomatoes and saute for another 3-4 minutes. Add lime juice when the shrimp is cooked half way. When shrimp is fully cooked, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Season with salt and pepper and serve.