Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

1lbjumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined

¼tspground cumin

¼tspkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

½tbspextra-virgin olive oil

4clovesgarlic,crushed

¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed

2tbsplime juice,from 1 medium lime

2oztequilla

3tbspfresh cilantro,rough, chopped

Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat.

Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.

Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes, then cook for about 1 minute until opaque throughout.

Add the tequila and cook for 30 to 40 seconds until slightly evaporated, remove from heat then squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp.

Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.