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Margarita Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 33 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is an easy recipe that was featured in a September 1989 issue of Bon Appetit that featured a Do It Yourself Tostado Party in the Cooking for Friends section. While these sre great as a tostado topping, they also make excellent tacos or burritos.
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup minced green onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon margarita salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
lime wedge
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic and saute until shrimp just turn pink, about 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and add tequilla.
4. Return to heat and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
5. Transfer to medium bowl and cool.
6. (Can be prepared 6 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
7. Toss shrimp with lime juice and salt.
8. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com