Tequila Shrimp Recipe

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Tequila Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. While rice cooks, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and next 4 ingredients (1/4 teaspoon salt through black pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal and shake to coat.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tequila and 1 tablespoon cilantro; cook 1 minute.
  4. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and lime juice; pour over rice, tossing to coat. Serve shrimp over rice mixture. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.69 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat 352.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.17g 60%
Cholesterol 98.64mg 33%
Sodium 2246.63mg 94%
Potassium 157.75mg 3%
Total Carbs 51.86g 17%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 13.85g 28%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.8 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 60%
Cholesterol 47.85mg 33%
Sodium 1089.98mg 94%
Potassium 76.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.16g 17%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 8%
Protein 6.72g 28%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 26.4mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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