Best Camarones Al Tequila Recipes

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Provided by Alskann

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
14 -16 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaf
drizzle tequila
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 small flour tortillas (optional) or 2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and the shrimp.
Saute the shrimp until pink.
Add the onions, tomatoes and cilantro.
Let it sit for about 2 minutes then enhance the favor by adding the tequila, chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes so it may absorb the favors.
Serve over hot rice or with flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 1445.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.3

Shrimp in Tequila: Camarones al Tequila Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by alva

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 large onion, finely chopped
10 shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 pounds shrimp, fresh or frozen
6 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped capers
400 millilitres tequila
salt and pepper

Steps:

1.In a frying pan, saute the chopped onion and shallots in butter. Add the shrimp and cook shrimp until pink in colour. Add chopped parsley and capers to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and pour in half of the tequila. Return the pan to the heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. When ready to serve, remove the pan from the heat and pour in the rest of the tequila. Using a match, flambe the alcohol carefully. Flames should die down in a few seconds. Serve hot.