Tequila Lime Sauce

Name: Tequila Lime Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white tequila; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 turns freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick); Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

18 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup white tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick)
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

1

Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce by half.
3

Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
4

Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat.
5

Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated.
6

Serve immediately.
7

Remove the rellenos from the oven.
8

Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top.
9

Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs.
10

Sprinkle Essence on the rim.
11

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
12

Yield: 2/3 cup