Across the Border Tequila Shrimp

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I used to visit my friend Teresa in Brownsville, TX. We would cross the border to this open air vendor/food stand to eat this. The cook did not or could not hide her ingredients, so we know what was put in this dish. You can serve this with rice, beans, or make it into wraps. The ingredients are very forgiving, so feel free to increase or decrease the amount stated.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • 4 tablespoons tequila

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
13g Fat
4g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 290mg 97%
Sodium 674mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 304mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.