Tequila Lime Shrimp

Ingredients

• 12 oz (350g) shrimp (peeled and deveined )
• 2 pinches salt
• 3 dashes ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) and add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic for a moment before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they are slightly charred. Drizzle in the tequila and toss the skillet a few times. Finally, add the lime juice and stir to combine well.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap it in a warm tortilla.