Tequila Shrimp Recipe
**Recipe is for 1 pound of jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined**
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Extra
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- Jalapeño slices (optional)
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Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot diced
- 1 medium jalapeño diced
- 1/3 cup light beer
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
Directions
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a container
- Transfer to a blender, blend thoroughly
- Put shrimp into a bowl
- Pour marinade into bowl with shrimp
- Cover and let sit in fridge at least 30 minutes
- Place sauce pan over medium heat and add olive oil
- Add shallot and jalapeno and cook until brown
- Turn heat to medium high and add beer
- Cook beer until about 1 Tbsp of liquid is left (should take around 5 minutes)
- Turn heat down to medium
- Add cream, salt, pepper, and sugar
- Stir until cream thickens
- Stir in the lime and cilantro before serving
- Take shrimp out of fridge and skewer them on wooden skewers
- Place shrimp skewers on a flat skillet then place the skillet on the grill
- Cook at around 300-350 degrees for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked throughout
- Serve with sauce drizzled over shrimp or on the side
- Garnish with cilantro and jalapenos (optional)



