Tequila Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) bagboil-in-bag long-grain rice (if no time constraints) or 2 cups jasmine rice (if no time constraints)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

• 1.

  Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

• 2.

  While rice cooks, combine 1/4 tsp salt, the red pepper, chili powder, cumin and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.

• 3.

  Add shrimp to bag.

• 4.

  Seal and shake to coat.

• 5.

  Heat 1 tbl oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 6.

  Add shrimp to skillet, cook for 3 minutes, turning once.

• 7.

  Add garlic, saute for 1 minute.

• 8.

  Add tequila and 1 tbl cilantro.

• 9.

  Cook for a further minute.

• 10.

  Combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbl oil and lime juice then pour over the cooked rice Serve shrimp over rice mixture.

• 11.

  Enjoy.

• 12.

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