Tequila Shrimp

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Tequila Shrimp
20 min.
4
354kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dining experience with a tantalizing dish that combines the rich flavors of tequila and succulent shrimp? Introducing Tequila Shrimp—a gluten-free masterpiece that is perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful dinner. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also offers a vibrant taste of the sea, all wrapped in a creamy sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or impromptu celebrations. The blend of tequila adds a unique depth and character, while the butter and crema contribute a luscious creaminess that clings beautifully to the tender shrimp.

Imagine the fun of igniting the tequila to create an impressive flambe effect, filling your kitchen with delicious aromas and an atmosphere of culinary excitement. Topped with fresh scallions for a burst of color and flavor, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Pair it with fluffy rice to soak up the delightful sauce, and you have a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Get ready to tantalize your guests (or yourself!) with this unforgettable recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cream sour
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • servings rice 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined peeled per pound), and
  • 0.5 cup tequila white
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Toss shrimp with kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shrimp, turning, until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add tequila, then increase heat to medium-high. Tilt skillet over gas burner to ignite tequila (or ignite with a long match; use caution, as flames may shoot up high). Cook, shaking skillet gently once or twice, until flames subside.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in crema.
  4. Serve sprinkled with scallion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories354kcal
Protein49.19%
Fat46.62%
Carbs4.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.05
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.9260868689288%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.07kcal
17.7%
Fat:14.92g
22.96%
Saturated Fat:8.13g
50.79%
Carbohydrates:3.02g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:2.93g
1.07%
Sugar:1.55g
1.72%
Cholesterol:314.35mg
104.78%
Sodium:798.75mg
34.73%
Alcohol:10.02g
100%
Alcohol %:4.97%
100%
Protein:35.43g
70.85%
Phosphorus:401.92mg
40.19%
Copper:0.69mg
34.27%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.43%
Magnesium:64.85mg
16.21%
Calcium:156.9mg
15.69%
Potassium:514.79mg
14.71%
Vitamin A:473.51IU
9.47%
Vitamin K:7.35µg
7%
Iron:0.99mg
5.47%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.64%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.19%
Selenium:1.84µg
2.62%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.29%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.71%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.65%
Folate:4.8µg
1.2%
Vitamin C:0.95mg
1.15%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious