Tequila Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice (if no time constraints) or 2 cups jasmine rice (if no time constraints)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice