Shrimp with Lime, Chiles, Tequila Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Lime, Chiles, Tequila
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, divided; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1/4 cup minced jalapeno or serrrano chiles; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup white tequila; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1/4 cup minced jalapeno or serrrano chiles
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup white tequila
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot but not smoking.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of the butter.
3
Season the shrimp on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the chipotle chili powder and cook, in 2 batches, until lightly golden and almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Transfer the shrimp to a platter and cover loosely to keep warm.
5
Add the onion, all peppers and garlic to the skillet and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Add the lime juice and tequila and cook scraping any browned bits from the pan, until almost nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining butter, salt and chili powder, swirling to melt and incorporate.
9
Return the shrimp to the pan to re-warm then serve immediately, with the pan juices and garnished with the cilantro.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Lime, Chiles, Tequila 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.

Shrimp with Lime, Chiles, Tequila

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