TEQUILA-FLAMED SHRIMP TOSTADAS

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Recipe by Sue Torres from "A Denim & Cockatil Guru's Mexican Fiesta," Food & Wine Magazine, 01/2008 edition. "I created this dish late one night when I was hungry and tired of my menu," Sue Torres says. "The tequila adds a little smokiness to the shrimp, and I liked the great textural difference between the creamy avocado and the crispy tostada." At Los Dados, Torres fries homemade tortilla rounds to make the base for this crunchy appetizer; here, we've substituted store-bought chips. Fast & healthy.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Hass avocado, mashed
1/4 cup finely diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup drained canned black beans
2 scallions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 lb medium shrimp, shelled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons silver tequila
3 1/2 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
24 large round tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mash the avocado, pineapple, beans, scallions and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet until very hot.
  • Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the skillet along with the garlic and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the tequila.
  • Tilt the pan slightly over the burner to ignite the tequila and cook until the flames subside. (Alternatively, remove the pan from the heat and ignite with a match, then return to the heat.)
  • Stir in the chipotle, butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, swirling until the butter is melted and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes longer; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the avocado mixture onto the tortilla chips and top with the shrimp.
  • Drizzle some of the tequila sauce on top and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 164.7, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 13.6

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