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Tequila Orange Shrimp Tacos

Healthy, Cheap, Citrusy and a lil spicy these Tequila Orange Shrimp Tacos are an easy recipe for Taco Tuesday
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Matthew Cetta

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
  • 1/2 Cup +1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Jalapeño Very Finely Chopped (Divided)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced (Divided)
  • Zest of 2 Limes
  • 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice From About 6 Oranges
  • ½ Cup + 1 Shot of Tequila
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

For The Marinade

  1. In a glass bowl, combine the olive oil, half the chopped jalapeño, half the garlic, and lime zest. Mix well and toss the shrimp in it. Cover refrigerate for four hours.

For The Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the remaining garlic and jalapeño and sauté for a minute.
  3. Pour the tequila into the pan and pour yourself a shot. Seriously, you deserve it. Add the Orange Juice.
  4. Add 2 tsp of kosher salt and 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes.
  6. You should have about 2/3 of a cup of a nice syrupy sauce. Add the butter and stir.
  7. Cover the sauce and let it cool. Reheat when you’re ready to serve.

Cooking The Shrimp and Tacos

  1. Preheat an oven to 225ºF.
  2. Preheat a cast iron or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  4. Throw the shrimp in the pan and sauté until they are just opaque.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with the chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Serve the tacos with sliced ripe avocados, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, red leaf lettuce, Monterey jack, and/or lime wedges.