Tequila Shrimp Ala Crema Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp Ala Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 21-25 count; 12 lime; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon pepper, coarsley ground; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup tequila, white, reposado; ¾ cup crema; 2 green onions, sliced; ¾ cup mushroom, sliced; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup jalapeno, diced

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 21-25 count
12 lime
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper, coarsley ground
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup tequila, white, reposado
¾ cup crema
2 green onions, sliced
¾ cup mushroom, sliced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup jalapeno, diced

1
Clean and shell the shrimp.
2
Toss the shrimp with the kosher salt, pepper, and juice from half of lime.
3
Let stand 20 minutes stirring once.
4
Simmer butter in skillet with jalepenos for 5 minutes.
5
Add in shrimp, mushrooms, onion, cilantro and sautee until shrimp are cooked.
6
Add tequila and tip pan sightly to ignite from flame of gas range or use a long match.
7
CAUTION: Flames will be quite high.
8
Once flames have subsided reduce heat and add crema.
9
Warm a little on low heat.
10
Serve with rice or other side.

198

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 21-25 count, 12 lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, coarsley ground, and more.

Yes, Tequila Shrimp Ala 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 Shrimp Ala Crema

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