AMAZING SHRIMP A LA MARGARITA
If you are like me who enjoys adding an alcohol twist to your meals, this is a great recipe full of freshness and citrus flavor. This recipe provides a great amount of protein with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties coming from the lime, garlic, turmeric and onion.
I personally enjoy adding alcohol to some of my recipes to enhance flavor: white wine for turkey, onion soup, mussels; red wine mainly for dishes with red meat; beer for mussels, chicken, shrimp; tequila for fish and shrimp. After a couple minutes in the skillet, alcohol will evaporate; so there is no risk to get drunk from food. if you do not want any alcohol in the recipe, you can always substitute for apple cider or balsamic vinegar.
The longer you marinade the better, but seafood can get easily cooked so no more than 2 hours, otherwise it will become mushy and with strong flavor. Marinating is the process of soaking meats in a seasoned liquid, called marinade before cooking. The marinade should have an acid or enzyme base that could be vinegar or citrus juice, and any seasoning if your preference. This will tenderize and moisten the meat, while enhancing the flavors. It is specially good for chicken that tends to be more on the dry side. I like to marinate chicken in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a little bit of honey to have a juicy meat slightly caramelized.
Shrimp a la Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes juiced and zested
- 2 Tbsp. of dry parsley flakes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk in a large bowl the tequila, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, onion powder, dry parsley flakes, garlic powder and turmeric powder. Add the shrimp and mix well. Cover and allow the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or for up to 2 hours.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Take the shrimp from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Add salt and pepper and cook for 2-5 minutes.
- Garnish with lime zest and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp a la Margarita
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1
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| Calories | 187.68 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8.0 g | 12.3% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.25 g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0.02 g | ||
| Cholesterol 142.88 mg | 47.3% | |
| Sodium 644.41 mg | 26.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.68 g | 1.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.16 g | 4% | |
| Sugars 0.62 g | ||
| Protein 15.9 g | ||
| Vitamin A 7.77 % | Vitamin C 14.2 % | |
| Calcium 7.95 % | Iron 4.24 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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