Margarita Shrimp

Name: Margarita Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise; 1/2 cup minced green onion; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon margarita salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; lime wedge

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This is an easy recipe that was featured in a September 1989 issue of Bon Appetit that featured a "Do It Yourself Tostado Party" in the Cooking for Friends section. While these sre great as a tostado topping, they also make excellent tacos or burritos."

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Ready In:: 33mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
¹⁄₂ cup minced green onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon margarita salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
lime wedge

directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, green onions and garlic and saute until shrimp just turn pink, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add tequilla.
Return to heat and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
Transfer to medium bowl and cool.
(Can be prepared 6 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
Toss shrimp with lime juice and salt.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.