Doneraki's Shrimp in Tequila Sauce

Transport your taste buds to vibrant Mexican flavors with Doneraki's Shrimp in Tequila Sauce, a show-stopping dish that marries succulent shrimp with a lusciously smooth and tangy tequila-infused cream sauce. This recipe highlights the bold kick of tequila, the zesty brightness of lime juice, and the subtle spice of cayenne pepper, all perfectly balanced with rich heavy cream and tomato paste. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and shallots, this quick and elegant dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of the velvety, flavor-packed sauce, and don't forget a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a finishing touch. Keywords: shrimp in tequila sauce, Mexican shrimp recipe, creamy tequila shrimp, quick shrimp dinner, tequila lime shrimp.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 60 milliliters Tequila
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 180 milliliters Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and foamy.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the skillet, and sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet by carefully pouring in the tequila. Allow it to simmer for about 1–2 minutes, letting the alcohol cook off while scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.

Step 6

Stir in the lime juice, heavy cream, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper. Whisk the mixture until smooth and let it simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, mixing them into the sauce to coat evenly. Simmer for another 2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped cilantro, reserving a small portion for garnish, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the shrimp and tequila sauce over a bed of warm white rice, garnished with the reserved cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1307.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2165.8

Total Fat 100.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1187mg	0%
Sodium 1816.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 133.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438.5mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1809.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 27.3%