Tequila Mexican Cream Chipotle Shrimp Food

TEQUILA-FLAMED SHRIMP TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash the avocado, pineapple, beans, scallions and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet until very hot.
• Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the skillet along with the garlic and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and add the tequila.
• Tilt the pan slightly over the burner to ignite the tequila and cook until the flames subside. (Alternatively, remove the pan from the heat and ignite with a match, then return to the heat.)
• Stir in the chipotle, butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, swirling until the butter is melted and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes longer; season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the avocado mixture onto the tortilla chips and top with the shrimp.
• Drizzle some of the tequila sauce on top and serve right away.

TEQUILA-CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In blender, combine chipotles, tequila, lime juice, ketchup, adobo sauce, garlic, sugar and salt.
• Blend until smooth.
• Put shrimp in nonreactive bowl, pour mixture over, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Strain shrimp.
• Reserve marinade.
• In a heavy skillet over high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.
• Add shrimp and cook, tossing and stirring until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp to serving dish.
• Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil, scraping pan often.
• Cook for about 15 seconds.
• Pour sauce over shrimp and serve immediately.
• Serves 4.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM

Steps:

• Place all of the marinade ingredients in a large zip bag. Add the shrimp, zip closed and move the bag around to coat the shrimp. Place the bag flat in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning every so often to make sure the marinade is reaching all of the shrimp.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-heat.
• Add the bell pepper and onion to the pan, and saute until slightly charred.
• Drain the shrimp from the marinade and add it to the pan. Stir often, and cook just until the shrimp turn pink and curl up. Remove from heat.
• In warmed tortillas, place the shrimp, peppers and onions. Add lettuce, drizzle with chipotle cream sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

TEQUILA, MEXICAN CREAM AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a large and heavy sauté pan set over medium-high heat, let the butter melt. Once it starts to sizzle, add the garlic; stir and cook for 10 to 15 seconds, until it becomes fragrant.
• Incorporate the shrimp, making sure that the pan is not overcrowded, and let them brown on one side and then the other, for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Don't let them overcook; they should be browned on the outside but barely cooked through.
• Add the tequila, and slightly tilt the pan over the flame to ignite it. Let it cook until the flames disappear. Stir in the cream and the chipotle sauce (and the seeded minced chile if using).
• Serve immediately, with the chives sprinkled on top.