Margarita Shrimp Recipe
Servings
4servings
Servings
4servings
Ingredients
  • 4tablespoons orange liqueurdivided
  • 3tablespoons lime juicedivided
  • 2tablespoons tequila
  • 2tablespoons olive oildivided
  • 1/2teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepperseeded and minced
  • salt to taste
  • 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2pounds medium-large peeled shrimp
  • 1tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4cup fat-free chicken broth
  • finely chopped cilantrogarnish
Instructions
  1. Combine 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, 1 tablespoon lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt and cilantro in resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Refrigerate 1 hour.

  2. In large nonstick skillet, add shrimp, discarding marinade and cook until shrimp are done, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.

  3. In same pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and add flour, stirring for one minute. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring, and bring to boil, cooking until thickened.

  4. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons orange liqueur and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Heat and return shrimp to pan. Serve. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Calories 271 Calories from fat 28% Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 252mg Sodium 364mg Carbohydrate 10g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 6g Protein 28g Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 4 lean meat