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Sizzling Citrus Margarita Shrimp

Recipe Contest Winner – Kimberly Franz


4 servings



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Ingredients:



  • 12 ounces Contessa medium Uncooked Tail-On Shrimp




  • 2 tablespoons olive oil




  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic




  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce




  • 1 teaspoon chili powder




  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin




  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice




  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice




  • 2 tablespoons tequila




  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt




  • 4 cups cooked rice




  • Chopped green onions




  • Fresh lime and orange slices




Steps:



  • Thaw shrimp according to package directions.




  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.




  • Add shrimp, garlic, chipotle pepper, chili powder and cumin to pan.




  • Saute in skillet, mixing ingredients and turning often for 1 minute.




  • Add lime juice, orange juice, tequila and salt to shrimp.




  • Saute another 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and ingredients are combined and cooked through.




  • Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and fruit slices.