Best Tequila Shrimp With Garlic And Guajillo Chile Recipes

GUAJILLO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Defrost (if needed), peel and devein shrimp, set aside on paper towels.
• Pour olive oil in a large preheated non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, shallot, onion, bell pepper, bay leaf, peas, Guajillo chili, allspice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Cook until onions and bell pepper just begin to brown.
• Add shrimp.
• Stir and cook only until they are pinkish and opaque.
• Remove from heat and stir in saffron and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Note: Guajillo are medium-hot chilies; the cayenne pepper adds heat so add as much or a little as you like.
• Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Garnish with cilantro and green onions.
• Serve over steamed long grain or jasmine rice.

TEQUILA SHRIMP

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.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP

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.