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Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe | |
Mexican Seafood | |
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Ingredients:
24 oz pack frozen extra-large shrimpjuice of 2 limes 1 tsp lime zest 1-tbs chili powder 2-miniature bottles (2 oz) of premium tequila 1/2 red onion, chopped fine 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 small stalk celery, chopped fine 2 bay leaves 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 2 fingerhot or serrano peppers, seeded and chopped fine 1 cup chicken broth 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning (you may use cilantro but I just don't care for it) 2 tbs olive oil 1 cup raw long-grain rice
Directions:
1) Defrost shrimp the day before, drain and rinse in colander.2) Make steamed rice. 3) Heat olive oil in 4-qt saucier on medium, saute onion, celery, garlic. 4) Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, saute 5 minutes until shells pink. 5) Add remaining ingredients, mix, cover, simmer for 15 minutes, adjust seasoning. 6) Serve about 9 shrimp with sauce over rice. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy! 4 servings of about nine shrimp.
Heat level is mild-medium. 30 minutes prep time.
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