Mexican-Style Shrimp Scampi

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Melt the butter (3 tbsp) in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

   Uses 3 tbsp unsalted butter

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   Step 2: Season the shrimp (1 lb) with salt and pepper.

   Uses 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined · Salt to taste · Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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   Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp to the melted butter. Cook about 2 minutes per side until almost cooked, then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon and tent loosely with foil.

   Cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side · 4 minUses Melted butter · Seasoned raw shrimp

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   Step 4: Add the onion (¼ cup) and garlic (8) and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapenos and cook for 2 more minutes.

   Cook onion/garlic 5 minutes, then jalapeño 2 minutes · 7 minUses Butter and shrimp juices left in the pan · ¼ cup minced onion · 8 garlic cloves, minced · 1 jalapeño, minced

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   Step 5: Stir the tequila into the aromatics and boil for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro (3 tbsp). Return the reserved shrimp and toss in the sauce just until their flesh is pearly or white and opaque; this may take another 2–3 minutes, but stop sooner if already cooked through.

   Boil tequila 1 minute, then finish shrimp to opaque · 1 minUses Sautéed onion, garlic and jalapeño · 3 tbsp tequila blanco · Juice of 1 lime · 3 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves · Part-cooked reserved shrimp

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   Step 6: Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve alone or with white rice or pasta, if desired.

   Uses Finished shrimp in tequila-lime sauce · Prepared white rice or pasta for serving, optional