Tequila Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While rice cooks, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and next 4 ingredients (1/4 teaspoon salt through black pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal and shake to coat.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tequila and 1 tablespoon cilantro; cook 1 minute.
4
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and lime juice; pour over rice, tossing to coat. Serve shrimp over rice mixture. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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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: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tequila Shrimp

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