nlm@attunix.att.com (Nancy L Mintz) (03/06/91)
TEQUILA_SHRIMP Shrimp with Tequila-Citrus Sauce
From the Old Mexico Grill in Santa Fe.
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
8 jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 Tbsp clarified unsalted butter
3 oz tequila
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 oranges (juiced)
2 limes (juiced)
3/4 cup heavy cream
PROCEDURE
(1) Heat butter in medium saute pan until hot. Add
shrimp and cook on both sides until slightly
undercooked. Add garlic and reduce heat to
medium.
(2) Stand back -- add tequila and let flame for 30 -
45 seconds.
(3) Add orange and lime juices, salt and pepper.
Reduce for 1 - 2 minutes. Add cream and let boil
until reduced to a thick sauce.
NOTES
I found it best to remove the shrimp after adding the citrus
juices. Otherwise, they were overcooked by the time I'd
reduced the sauce.
CONTRIBUTOR
Nancy Mintz
nlm@attunix.att.com