SOUTH OF THE BORDER SHRIMP

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Make and share this South of the Border Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, coarsley chopped
hot cooked rice (try my green chili rice)

Steps:

  • Dry cleaned shrimp with paper towels.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic in melted butter for 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook 2 minutes more or until most of the liquid is gone and shrimp looks pink and glazed.
  • Add cilantro, stirring over heat for a few more seconds.
  • Serve over hot rice.

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