Tequila Shrimp Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (3 1/2-oz) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup tequila
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
While rice cooks, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and next 4 ingredients (1/4 teaspoon salt through black pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal and shake to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tequila and 1 tablespoon cilantro; cook 1 minute.
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and lime juice; pour over rice, tossing to coat. Serve shrimp over rice mixture. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.69 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat	352.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.17g	60%
Cholesterol	98.64mg	33%
Sodium	2246.63mg	94%
Potassium	157.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	51.86g	17%
Sugars	0.11g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2g	8%
Protein	13.85g	28%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	54.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	295.8 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19g	60%
Cholesterol	47.85mg	33%
Sodium	1089.98mg	94%
Potassium	76.53mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.16g	17%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	8%
Protein	6.72g	28%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	8%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	26.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

15.1

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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