Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp tequila (preferably 100% blue agave)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges & jalapeño slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and sear 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in lime juice, tequila, honey, lime zest, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1 minute to meld flavors.
- Return shrimp to pan, toss to coat, and cook 1 more minute.
- Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and jalapeño slices.
Notes
- For non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila with 1 tbsp orange juice + 1 tsp lime juice.
- Do not overcook shrimp — they curl and turn opaque quickly!
- Best served immediately with rice, quinoa, or over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Keto (with maple syrup swap)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
