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Tequila Shrimp Recipe
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Tequila Shrimp Recipe

9 ingredients 4 servings openrecipes

A quick dip in some booze gives these shrimp a nice twist. Try them on their own, in our Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas, or atop linguine with a dollop...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

277
Calories
26g
Protein
14g
Fat
15g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, minced
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 40 medium uncooked shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus extra limes for serving
  • "Pico de Gallo":/recipes/10992, for serving (optional)
  • "Guacamole":/recipes/10647, for serving (optional)
  • 1/4 cup green chile

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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