Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice (if no time constraints) or 2 cups jasmine rice (if no time constraints)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While rice cooks, combine 1/4 tsp salt, the red pepper, chili powder, cumin and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • Add shrimp to bag.
  • Seal and shake to coat.
  • Heat 1 tbl oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp to skillet, cook for 3 minutes, turning once.
  • Add garlic, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add tequila and 1 tbl cilantro.
  • Cook for a further minute.
  • Combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbl oil and lime juice then pour over the cooked rice Serve shrimp over rice mixture.
  • Enjoy.