Across the Border Tequila Shrimp Recipe
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Across the Border Tequila Shrimp

"I used to visit my friend Teresa in Brownsville, TX. We would cross the border to this open air vendor/food stand to eat this. The cook did not or could not hide her ingredients, so we know what was put in this dish. You can serve this with rice, beans, or make it into wraps. The ingredients are very forgiving, so feel free to increase or decrease the amount stated."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook until they start to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Pour in the tequila and lime juice and season with salt and chili powder. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 more minutes. Pour shrimps on a plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 279 | Total Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 290mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Dev 
Fabulous flavor! The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because the sauce did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by Jessica 
This recipe rocks!!! I've made this a couple times now. Once with rice and another time with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by ejhumbert 
This recipe was excellent! I served it on top of rotini pasta and it was wonderful... had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by elle55407 
WOWZA!! This was an AWESOME Tex/Mex Tequila Shrimp recipe...and SUPER easy!! I cut down a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by Server33 
I would give this 6 stars if I could. My sauce and shrimp was a bit more "orange-ish" in color... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by Nicole 
I thought this recipe was awesome! i changed it up a bit i made one chicken and one shrimp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Judi-I 
Easy to prepare and very, very tastey. Didn't have any chili powder so used red pepper flakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by Ravalicious 
Tequila Shrimp are off the chain! This recipe was so good and I am not a cook! It was... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by Tiffany 
Five stars are NOT enough for this recipe. It is SO amazing. So easy to make and sooooo... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by jenifaOHjenny 
I love this recipe. It is fantastic! So tasty and full of flavor. MORE

 
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