Tequila Lime Shrimp
Loaded with flavor thanks to seasoned shrimp and a tequila lime sauce, Tequila Lime Shrimp has a bright lime flavor with a hint of spice. This recipe only takes 10 minutes to make and it's perfect to eat on its own, use for shrimp tacos, or even rice bowls.
Servings: 4
Calories: 176kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp tequila, or Mezcal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and brown sugar.1 lb jumbo shrimp,, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pan medium high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer, cook for 3-4 minutes, and flip.1 tbsp olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves,
- Immediately after flipping the shrimp, add the lime juice, mezcal, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.2 tbsp tequila,, 1 lime,, 1 jalapeño,
- Remove from heat and top with lime zest and cilantro.1/2 cup fresh cilantro,, 1 lime,
Notes
- Use a heavy bottom pan or cast iron skillet to cook the shrimp.
- When the shrimp turn pink or are no longer translucent, you will know they are done. To char on the edges, cook 90% on one side and then flip.
- If you want to add some heat to the recipe, add some of the jalapeño seeds to the skillet while cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg
