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Tequila Shrimp with Orzo

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Time

60 min

Serving

5 persons

Calories

0

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Author: Monica Feluchi

Have you ever tasted tequila shrimp with orzo? If not, then you have a perfect opportunity to cook the dish right now! It takes around an hour to cook it, but the taste and aroma of it will definitely appeal to you!

Ingredients

  • shrimp: 700 g
  • sea salt: 1 tsp
  • unsalted butter: 2 Tbsp
  • tequila: 0.5 cup
  • sour cream: 0.75 cup
  • shallot: 2 piece (thickly sliced)
  • orzo: 100 g
  • lime: 2 piece
  • tomato paste: 2 Tbsp
  • goya seasoning packet: 1 piece
  • cilantro: 0.5 bunch (fresh)
  • chicken broth: 0.5 cup (or more)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Peel the shrimps first and heat the chicken broth. As soon as it starts boiling, add goya packet, tomato paste, salt and black pepper. Saffron will be a nice addition to the dish as well. Cook the orzo until it absorbs the liquid. If it is a bit dry, add olive oil and tomato paste.

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  2. While the orzo is boiling, season the shrimp with black pepper and sea salt. Sprinkle with lime juice, stir well and set it aside for about 10 minutes.

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  3. Now, slice the shallots. The slices should be thin, but you can chop the shallots roughly as well.

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  4. Take a large frying pan, heat it on medium fire and melt butter in it. Toss the shrimps in it for about 2-3 minutes.

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  5. Add the shallots and keep cooking for one more minute. If you like spicy dishes, you can add chopped jalapeno as well.

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  6. Take the frying pan away from heat and add tequila. Now, carefully light the shrimps. They should flare up and put themselves out in about a minute or so. Shake the frying pan carefully while the shrimps are flaring.

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  7. Add cilantro and sour cream. Serve hot with orzo! Bon appétit!  

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