Tequila Shrimp

Spicy Mexican-style sautéed shrimp in a tequila-spiked citrus cream sauce served over rice.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
2. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño peppers in hot olive oil in a large 5 quart sauté pan over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add shrimp, orange juice, and next 3 ingredients; sauté 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tequila and next 3 ingredients, and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.