SHRIMP WITH JALAPENO, TEQUILA AND LIME

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I first had this at a little neighborhood restaurant next door to a bed and breakfast I stayed at in San Francisco. Unfortunately both are now gone. This serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as an entree.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/8 c olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 large jalapeno pepper, slice into rings (remove seeds for less spicy version)
1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
1/2 c tequila
1 Tbsp triple sec
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
GARNISH
1/8 c chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges
margarita salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add jalapeno and cook 1 minute more.
  • 2. Add shrimp and saute until just turning pink.
  • 3. Add tequila, triple sec and lime juice and cook shrimp until just done. Do not overcook.
  • 4. Spoon onto individual plates and garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges and sprinkle with a little margarita salt.

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