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Flameado Tequila Shrimp Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lunasea / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago Flameado! Igniting the tequila in the skillet not only impresses onlookers—it also burns off the alcohol, leaving behind nothing but the spirit's famous bite. Delicioso!! Enjoy. Adapted from Gourmet. Prep:5m Cook:15m Servings:4	Lunasea
	shrimp butter tequila crema scallions

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup white or reposado tequila

3/4 cup crema or sour cream

1 scallion, thinly sliced

Directions

Toss shrimp with kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper.

Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shrimp, turning, until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Reduce heat and add tequila, then increase heat to medium-high.

**BE CAREFUL WITH THIS**

Tilt skillet over gas burner to ignite tequila (or ignite with a long match; use caution, as flames may shoot up high).

Cook, shaking skillet gently once or twice, until flames subside.

Remove from heat and stir in crema.

Serve sprinkled with scallion.

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Comments

sparow64 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oh yeah, baby...you had me at tequila! lol...another 5 forker!

jett2whit 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Whoa! sounds tasty !
jett

jakartainflames 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Seems so good.

divaliscious 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Claro que si! (oh yes!) I'll take an order please with several shots on the sides...thanks ! five shots please....ok I gave you five, but I'll take three for when I am having one of those extra bad days.... lol

danadooley 1 year, 8 months ago said:
It is not safe here tonight! TOOOO many luscious recipes lurking in every corner and at every turn, waiting to pounce on you and add inches to your hips and waist *Eeeeeeeek* lol GREAT one vickie, you bet it gets my 5 ;)

blondie80 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This sounds amazing! Thank you for posting.. this one gets my 5!!

kidaria 1 year, 8 months ago said:
One of my favourite combinations. Will definately try this recipe!

pudgy47 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Must give this one a try!!!!!!!

juliecake 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This sounds fantastic and it's easy as well! I do like the simple fast recipes. Thanks...again.

chefmeow 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Fantastic and a must try. Thanks for another great post.

seh0625 1 year, 8 months ago said:
My mouth is watering. I would love to go to your restaurant.

nlo209 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Absolutely fabulous...a keeper

sirshawnthebrewer 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Ohh Vickie,

I will defiantly be making this one.:)
I love shrimp.

trigger 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Vickie this Flameado Tequila Shrimp with the butter and tequila,rings all my bells. My kind of meal,quick and fun in my favorite place of my house,my kitchen.

I hope I remember to disconnect the fire alarm while preparing this one.

Michael

merlin 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Lovely Luna,

This sounds fantastico. Perhaps add a tablespoon of Cointreau at the end for sweet? Sort of like making a margarita. Whaddya think?

lunasea 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Merlin, I believe that touch of Cointreau at the finish would be delightful. Great suggestion. Thanks, m'dear. :)

~Vickie

mrgresch 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I think you both should make a margerita with the cointreaux and tequilla!

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