Tequila Lime Prawns

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deviened
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons coarse chopped fresh cilantro
  • hot cooked rice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towles. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over med heat. When butter is melted, add garlic cook 30 seconds.Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stir often. Stir in tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes till loist and liquid evaporates and shrimp are pink and glazed. Add cilantro and cook 10 seconds, serve over hot rice if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

749 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 56g 72% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10260.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1285mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 131.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 180.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 347.3mg 27% DV
Iron 12.5mg 70% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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