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Shrimp taco recipe with limes, marinated red onions, tortillas, and cilantro.
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Shrimp Taco Recipe With Tequila Lime Garlic Sauce

Shrimp taco recipe with a delicious cilantro, lime, and tequila garlic sauce.  The whole dish takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pounds 26-30 count shrimp .....The count is per pound.
  • 3 large limes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Make sure shrimp are completely defrosted before marinating (if using frozen shrimp).
  • Chop garlic coarsely and chop fresh cilantro.
  • Combine half of the garlic, shrimp, tequila, juice of 2 limes, salt, pepper, baking soda, cumin, and paprika in bowl and mix thoroughly.  Cover and refrigerate for 15 mins, but no longer than 1 hour.
  • After 15 mins remove shrimp and drain.
  • Heat cast iron or heavy skillet to medium heat.  Add other half of chopped garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.  
  • Add shrimp and saute about 3 minutes per side.  The shrimp will be nice and plump with a pink color when fully cooked.
  • Before turning off heat squeeze juice of 1 lime onto shrimp.  Add the cilantro at the very end.
  • Plate and serve with tortillas, marinated onions, sour cream and any other sides you desire.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Remove the shrimp tails if planning to eat all the shrimp in tacos.  If not leave them on because it gives a nicer presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal