Tequila Shrimp Mexican Style

Name: Tequila Shrimp Mexican Style
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1/4 cups butter; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 700 grams medium-sized shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 4 tablespoons Tequila; 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoons chile powder; 1/4 cups fresh cilantro; 1 lime, seedless, quartered

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One of the best shrimp recipes is undoubtedly this special way to prepare Tequila Shrimp Mexican Style, where we combine flavors from different regions of Mexico. The various ways of preparing shrimp have captivated many palates because each ingredient gives the preparation the perfect texture and touch.

In fact, eating them with fruit sauces or even with alcohol has made seafood an experience with greater explosions of flavors. Without a doubt, this simple recipe for Tequila Shrimp Mexican Style is one of the easy shrimp recipes that you will surely want to include in your personal recipe collections.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-12-2013

Preparation

30 mins

Low

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Add the tequila, season with salt, add lime juice and chili powder. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 more minutes. Place the shrimp on a plate and garnish with cilantro.