Drunken Tequila Lime Shrimp

AUTHOR: Jordan from https://jz-eats.com/drunken-tequila-lime-shrimp/

Drunken shrimp is a Mexican-style shrimp with tequila lime sauce. Don’t worry, the alcohol cooks out of the shrimp, it’s really just a fun name for the recipe.

This drunken tequila lime shrimp recipe cooks up in less than 10 minutes! Serve tequila shrimp folded into tortillas for a fun twist on tacos.

Prep Time10 mins Cook Time10 mins Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican American

Servings: 4

Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tbsp tequila, or Mezcal

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp brown sugar

• 1/4 tsp chili powder

• 2 large garlic cloves, minced

• 1 lime, juice and zest

• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and brown sugar.

• Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pan medium high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.

• Immediately after flipping the shrimp, add the lime juice, mezcal, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

• Remove from heat and top with lime zest and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.