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Tequila Shrimp Recipe
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Tequila Shrimp Recipe

8 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Tequila Shrimp Recipe

This tequila shrimp recipe gives the shrimp a quick dip in some booze for a nice twist. Serve in a quesadilla or atop linguine with a dollop of sour cream.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

283
Calories
26g
Protein
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 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
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

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 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • 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
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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