Tequila-Poached Shrimp With Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Tequila-Poached Shrimp With Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SHRIMP:; 1/2 cup silver tequila; 1/2 lime; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 8 black peppercorns; 24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 lb. total), unpeeled; CREMA:; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; Kosher salt; Lime wedges, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

SHRIMP:
1/2 cup silver tequila
1/2 lime
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 black peppercorns
24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 lb. total), unpeeled
CREMA:
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt
Lime wedges, for garnish, optional

1
Make shrimp: In a straight-sided saute pan, combine 4 cups water, tequila, lime, salt and peppercorns; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to barest simmer and add shrimp. Cook until just pink, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat; let shrimp sit in pan for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and let cool. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2
Make crema: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and juice and honey; season generously with salt.
3
Arrange shrimp on a platter, with crema for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

752

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHRIMP:, 1/2 cup silver tequila, 1/2 lime, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tequila-Poached Shrimp With Lime Crema 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-Poached Shrimp With Lime Crema

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