Best Tequila Garlic Prawns Recipes

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TEQUILA SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND GUAJILLO CHILE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 ounces olive oil
2 cloves elephant garlic, sliced
2 ounces sliced guajillo chile
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, juiced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 ounces tequila
4 ounces butter
Chive sprigs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, add the garlic, and saute until golden brown. Add the sliced chile and continue mixing until the oil has taken on the color of the chile.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and the tomatoes. Add the tequila to the shrimp and carefully flambe. Cook until the alcohol burns out. On low heat, add the butter and swirl until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • To serve, plate the shrimp in the center of each plate and add the sauce in the center. Garnish each plate with chive sprigs.

TEQUILA LIME PRAWNS



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Make and share this Tequila Lime Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deviened
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons coarse chopped fresh cilantro
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towles. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over med heat. When butter is melted, add garlic cook 30 seconds.Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stir often. Stir in tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes till loist and liquid evaporates and shrimp are pink and glazed. Add cilantro and cook 10 seconds, serve over hot rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 375.8, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 23.3

ONE-PAN TEQUILA SHRIMP



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Say hello to margarita shrimp! Everyone's favorite summer cocktail is surprisingly the perfect marinade. This one-pan dish uses everything we know and love in a margarita and turns it into a stunning dish that is perfect for summer.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon agave nectar
3 limes
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon slices
1 loaf crusty bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices (6 to 8 slices)
2 jalapeños, 1 seeded and minced and 1 sliced into thin rounds
Cilantro sprigs or basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp, tequila, agave, zest and juice of 2 limes and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, toss together and marinate at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until smoking.
  • Cut the remaining 1 lime in half crosswise and set aside. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later, and cook in batches until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet and set over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted. Add the bread slices and lime halves, cut-side down, and cook until the bread is golden brown and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the bread and limes to a plate.
  • Strain the reserved marinade into a medium bowl and discard the solids. Put the marinade liquid and minced jalapeños in the skillet and cook over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted. Add the shrimp and toss together until coated.
  • To plate, top the bread with the shrimp mixture, garnish with the jalapeño slices and fresh herbs and enjoy!

TEQUILA SHRIMP



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This is a very simple and excellent recipe. Goes great over pasta.

Provided by Michael

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ cup tequila
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until light brown. Place shrimp in the pan, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in tequila, and season with cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP



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This is a recipe for shrimp with a Latino kick utilizing tequila, fresh citrus juices, and garlic. This is simple and the family will love it.

Provided by Teri_loves_to_cook

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups olive oil
¾ cup tequila
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup garlic salt
¼ cup ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
30 medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, tequila, cilantro, lime juice, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper, oregano, and seasoned salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the olive oil mixture over the shrimp; toss to combine. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shrimp in the skillet until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 91.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 3857.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TEQUILA SHRIMP



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This is a very quick and easy recipe that will impress everyone. The shrimp is rather spicy but the cilantro and tangyness of the rice mixture nicely balances the spicy seasonings. This recipe came from the July 2002 Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     White Rice

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice (if no time constraints) or 2 cups jasmine rice (if no time constraints)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
1/2 cup tequila
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While rice cooks, combine 1/4 tsp salt, the red pepper, chili powder, cumin and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • Add shrimp to bag.
  • Seal and shake to coat.
  • Heat 1 tbl oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp to skillet, cook for 3 minutes, turning once.
  • Add garlic, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add tequila and 1 tbl cilantro.
  • Cook for a further minute.
  • Combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbl oil and lime juice then pour over the cooked rice Serve shrimp over rice mixture.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.5, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1264.4, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 30.5

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP



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Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Provided by kellen.f

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
  • Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  • Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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