Tequila Shrimp is one of my favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes. I finish the shrimp with Anejo tequila then ignite it to burn away the alcohol. Amazing agave flavor is left behind and of course a delicious bottle of tequila.
INGREDIENTS
Shrimp
| 1 lb | large shrimp, peeled |
| 2 T | Old Bay seasoning |
| 1 t | cayenne |
| 1 t | cumin |
| 2 T | olive oil |
Sauce
| 4 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1/2 c | red, yellow and green peppers, chopped |
| 1/2 | chili, chopped |
| 1/2 | onion, chopped |
| 2 c | tomato, diced |
| 1/2c | Anejo tequila |
| 2 T | lime juice |
| 1 T | cilantro, chopped |
DIRECTIONS:
Shrimp – Coat shrimp with spices. Sear for 2 minutes per side in olive oil. Remove.
Sauce – Sauté garlic, peppers, chili and onion for 3 minutes. Add tomato. Pour tequila in a cup. Taste tequila. Remove pan from stove. Add tequila and then ignite. Wait for flame to dissipate. Add lime juice and shrimp. Top with cilantro.
TGB Tip: To create a crusty outside and moist inside, dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
Tequila Shrimp
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