Tequila Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 lb Ocean Garden® Shrimp
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
3 Tbsp Cooking oil
2 Tbsp Soy sauce
1 Tbsp Lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Tabasco
1/4 cup Tequila
Tortillas
Instructions: 

Rinse shrimp under cold running water and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Do not peel. Arrange shrimp in a baking pan. Combine butter, oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder and Tabasco in a sauce pan; bring to a boil, stirring to melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in tequila. Pour mixture over shrimp, making sure all are coated. Bake in a 425 (F) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Transfer shrimp and remaining sauce mixture to a serving bowl. Serve with tortillas. Peel and eat at the table.
Source: Courtesy Ocean Garden

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.