Kickin Tequila Shrimp Recipe

Name: Kickin Tequila Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined; 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 1 whole Small Onion, Sliced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced; 1/2 cups Chopped Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Loosely Packed; 1/2 cups Tequila; 5 dashes Tabasco Sauce (or Other Chile Sauce); 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice; ⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Sour Cream; 1 whole Avocado, Sliced Into Wedges

Servings: persons

1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined
3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
1 whole Small Onion, Sliced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
1/2 cups Chopped Tomatoes
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Loosely Packed
1/2 cups Tequila
5 dashes Tabasco Sauce (or Other Chile Sauce)
2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Sour Cream
1 whole Avocado, Sliced Into Wedges

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Heat just 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan over high heat.
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When butter starts bubbling, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until halfway cooked through.
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Remove the shrimp from the pan.
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Return pan to the stove and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter.
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When hot, add the garlic, onion and bell pepper.
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Saute for 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, cilantro and return the cooked shrimp back into the pan.
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Pour in the tequila, let simmer for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the Tabasco sauce, lime juice, season with salt and pepper and finally stir in the sour cream.
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Serve with avocado wedges on the side.

275

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined, 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 1 whole Small Onion, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Kickin Tequila Shrimp 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.

Kickin Tequila Shrimp

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