Tequila Shrimp

Name: Tequila Shrimp
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Onion, finely chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Tequila; 2 pounds Fresh Shrimp (about 20 Count Per Pound), Peeled And Deveined, Tails On; 1/4 cups Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Freshly Chopped Cilantro

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cups Onion, finely chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1/4 cups Tequila
2 pounds Fresh Shrimp (about 20 Count Per Pound), Peeled And Deveined, Tails On
1/4 cups Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Freshly Chopped Cilantro

Directions

1

In a large saute pan, cook the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
2

Add the tequila and the shrimp.
3

Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are just pink.
4

Remove pan from heat and put the mixture into a glass container.
5

Cover it then refrigerate for at least two hours, or until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).
6

For the presentation: In a large serving bowl combine the shrimp with the lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
7

Toss together and serve over ice, preferably in an over-sized martini glass.
8

Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping, if desired.