Quick & Easy Tequila Shrimp Scampi Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tequila 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Hot cooked rice (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. When butter is melted, add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and shrimp are pink and glazed. Add cilantro; cook 10 seconds. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Mexican