Tequila Shrimp
- 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
- In a large saute pan, cook the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add the tequila and the shrimp.
- Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are just pink.
- Remove pan from heat and put the mixture into a glass container.
- Cover it then refrigerate for at least two hours, or until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).
- For the presentation: In a large serving bowl combine the shrimp with the lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
- Toss together and serve over ice, preferably in an over-sized martini glass.
- Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping, if desired.
onion, garlic, olive oil, tequila, fresh shrimp, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, freshly chopped cilantro
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/tequila-shrimp/ (may not work)