South of the Border Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tequila
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp fresh cilantro , coarsley chopped
hot cooked rice

Directions:

Dry cleaned shrimp with paper towels.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook garlic in melted butter for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes.
Cook 2 minutes more or until most of the liquid is gone and shrimp looks pink and glazed.
Add cilantro, stirring over heat for a few more seconds.
Serve over hot rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	462.86 Kcal (1938 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.06g	51%
Cholesterol	96.29mg	32%
Sodium	1447.64mg	60%
Potassium	109.09mg	2%
Total Carbs	33.42g	11%
Sugars	0.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	5%
Protein	9.31g	19%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	39.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.21 Kcal (1370 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.37g	51%
Cholesterol	68.07mg	32%
Sodium	1023.38mg	60%
Potassium	77.12mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.63g	11%
Sugars	0.07g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	5%
Protein	6.58g	19%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	28.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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