Tequila Shrimp With Guajillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp With Guajillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled (leave tail on, jumbo fine too ); ⅓ cup tequila; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup lemonade; 1 teaspoon chili powder (ancho ); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 6 bell peppers, guajillo, large dried (ancho, New Mexico or California chilies all OK); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice (medium ); 3 garlic cloves, chopped (small ); 1 tablespoon chili powder (ancho ); 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 cups water (vegetable broth OK); 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 2 tablespoons oregano, chopped fresh (1 teaspoon dried, preferably Mexican); ½ cup cilantro, chopped fresh

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled (leave tail on, jumbo fine too )
⅓ cup tequila
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemonade
1 teaspoon chili powder (ancho )
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
6 bell peppers, guajillo, large dried (ancho, New Mexico or California chilies all OK)
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice (medium )
3 garlic cloves, chopped (small )
1 tablespoon chili powder (ancho )
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups water (vegetable broth OK)
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons oregano, chopped fresh (1 teaspoon dried, preferably Mexican)
½ cup cilantro, chopped fresh

1
In a food-grade plastic bag combine all the shrimp ingredients.
2
Seal and shake the bag to distribute the marinade.
3
Refrigerate 1 hour.
4
Meanwhile make the salsa.
5
Wearing food service gloves, remove and discard the stems, seeds and inner ribs from the chilies and tear them into large pieces.
6
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add the chili pieces, onion and garlic.
8
Cook, stirring often, until the chilies are fragrant and the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the ancho chili powder and tomatoes and reduce the heat slightly.
10
Cook, stirring often, for 10 more minutes.
11
Add the water or broth, salt and pepper.
12
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
13
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes.
14
Stir in the oregano and let cool for a few minutes.
15
Puree the sauce in the blender until smooth.
16
Stir in the cilantro.
17
Heat a clean, large skillet over medium heat.
18
Pour the shrimp and marinade into the skillet.
19
Saute the shrimp until they are cooked through and opaque.
20
Remove the shrimp and keep warm.
21
Bring to a boil juices still remaining in the skillet.
22
Boil 1 minute and pour the juices over the shrimp.
23
Serve with rice and the salsa on the side.

523

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled (leave tail on, jumbo fine too ), ⅓ cup tequila, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemonade, and more.

Yes, Tequila Shrimp With Guajillo Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tequila Shrimp With Guajillo Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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