Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen )
8 oz sea scallops (fresh or frozen )
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper , cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper , cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 oz shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 oz chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

Directions:

Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
Add shrimp and scallops.
Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	586.8 Kcal (2457 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.08g	46%
Cholesterol	84.56mg	28%
Sodium	1461.25mg	61%
Potassium	549.54mg	12%
Total Carbs	56.69g	19%
Sugars	5.4g	22%
Dietary Fiber	5.64g	23%
Protein	25.8g	52%
Vitamin C	96.9mg	162%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	290.6mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.56 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat	75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.33g	46%
Cholesterol	23.43mg	28%
Sodium	404.81mg	61%
Potassium	152.24mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.71g	19%
Sugars	1.5g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.56g	23%
Protein	7.15g	52%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	162%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	17%
Calcium	80.5mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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