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Lime Shrimp Tapas
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Recipe courtesy of Chef/Owner Brian Ballinger of Cervantes Tapas and Italian Bistro in Sacramento, Calif.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 large peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 cup triple sec
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
lime wedge
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add flour, salt, paprika and garlic. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in shrimp and triple sec; sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turns pink and sauce thickens slightly.
3. Sprinkle with parsley and chili flakes. Shrimp may be threaded on small wooden skewers with small lime wedges.
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