Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen); 8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons tequila; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch); 6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups); 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

1
Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
2
Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
4
Add shrimp and scallops.
5
Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
7
Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
8
Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
9
Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
10
Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

1080

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen), 8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen), 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos 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.

Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

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