Giant Shrimp in Habanero Sauce Recipe

Name: Giant Shrimp in Habanero Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 shallots, chopped; 1/2 onion, minced; 1 habanero chile, minced; 1 whole tomato, peeled; 3 bay leaves; 6 epazote leaves; 3 branches fresh thyme; 7 mint leaves; 1 -ounce orange liqueur; 1 -ounce tequila; 8 ounces whipped cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 30 to 36 jumbo shrimp, shelled and de-veined

Servings: persons

1 ounce olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, chopped
1/2 onion, minced
1 habanero chile, minced
1 whole tomato, peeled
3 bay leaves
6 epazote leaves
3 branches fresh thyme
7 mint leaves
1 -ounce orange liqueur
1 -ounce tequila
8 ounces whipped cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 to 36 jumbo shrimp, shelled and de-veined

1
Serving suggestions: sliced roasted tomatoes and onions, Champagne vinegar dressing, various herbs and spices
2
Preheat a grill.
3
Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-low to medium heat.
4
Add the garlic, shallots, and onion and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the habanero chile and tomato and saute for 1 minute.
6
Add the herbs and saute for an additional minute.
7
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
8
Once boiling, immediately add the orange liqueur and tequila.
9
Stir, remove from the heat, and then add the whipped cream.
10
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
11
Grill the shrimp for a couple minutes on each side until just cooked through; be careful not to overcook.
12
Place 5 or 6 shrimp on each serving plate and top with the habanero sauce.
13
Garnish with 1 thick slice each of roasted tomato and onion topped with Champagne vinegar dressing and the herbs and spices of your choice.

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

192

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 shallots, chopped, 1/2 onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Giant Shrimp in Habanero Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Giant Shrimp in Habanero Sauce

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