Tequila Lime Shrimp
I’m not much of a tequila drinker but cooking with it…well, let’s just say I don’t object to boozy shrimp. The alcohol cooks out, so you won’t get intoxicated eating this Tequila Lime Shrimp, but the flavor is spot on. I also add some red pepper flakes to give the shrimp a little spice. If you don’t want to cook with alcohol, try my Cilantro Lime Shrimp. Some dinner ideas with shrimp; serve them with tortillas or with rice and beans. Or make them into burritos or quesadillas!
How to Make Tequila Lime Shrimp
These tequila lime shrimp cook quickly on the stove, but if you want to grill them, marinate them in tequila for an hour. Then cook the shrimp in a grill basket and squeeze lime over them. This way, the alcohol will cook out.
What to Serve with Tequila Lime Shrimp
These tequila lime shrimp can be eaten so many ways. Here are some ideas:
Tacos: Wrap the shrimp in flour or corn tortillas and add guacamole, pickled red onions, and cilantro lime slaw. As a main: Serve the shrimp with cilantro lime rice (or cauliflower rice) and black beans on the side. Quesadillas: Place the shrimp between two flour tortillas and sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese and tomato avocado salsa. Tostadas: Put shrimp on tostada shells and top with refried beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and shredded cheddar. Salad: Make a shrimp salad by adding romaine, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, corn, cucumber, and cotija and drizzle with lime vinaigrette. Bowl: Serve the shrimp over spicy scallion cilantro rice and add all your favorite toppings.
Variations:
Shrimp: You can use frozen, thawed shrimp if you don’t have fresh. If you’re allergic to shrimp, swap them for a white fish, like cod, flounder, or mahi mahi. Tequila: I used George Clooney’s Casamigos Tequila, but any tequila brand will work. You can use either Reposado or Blanco tequila. Cilantro: If you’re not a cilantro fan, omit it. Spiciness: If you don’t like spicy food, omit the red pepper.
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