tequila lime shrimp

 

INGREDIENTS

• 24 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, 1 lb
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 medium lime
• 2 oz tequila
• 3 tablespoons rough chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

• Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
• Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
• Add the tequila and cook 30 to 40 seconds until slightly evaporated, remove from heat then squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp.
• Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.

Ideas: 
Serve on tostada, salad with lime vinaigrette, over rice, with a quinoa salad