TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS

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Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jess N

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
  • Add shrimp and scallops.
  • Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
  • Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
  • Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

Ava Williams
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I love the simplicity of these tacos. They're made with a few simple ingredients, but they pack a lot of flavor.


Felix McKinney
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


dorji pelzom
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I made these tacos for my friends and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Eshtaqul Alam
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These tacos are amazing! I love the way the lime and tequila flavors compliment each other.


Jessica Hair
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I tried making these tacos, but they didn't turn out as well as I expected. The shrimp was overcooked and the tacos were too dry.


robiul sunny
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These tacos are a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best shrimp tacos he's ever had.


SellMySins
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Rumon Ahmed
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. They're also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ashiq Limboo
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I've made these tacos several times and they're always a hit. My family and friends love them.


lazy lemon
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These tacos are perfect for a summer party. They're light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Ricke Lipinski
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I love the simplicity of these tacos. They're made with a few simple ingredients, but they pack a lot of flavor.


Akinola Abiola
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


chater
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I made these tacos for my friends and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Tanue Aforgang
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These tacos are amazing! I love the way the lime and tequila flavors compliment each other.


Mae Duffey
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I tried making these tacos, but they didn't turn out as well as I expected. The shrimp was overcooked and the tacos were too dry.


Sugam Magar
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best shrimp tacos he's ever had.


Georgie Georgiev (hacky)
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


mdkamal khan
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These tacos are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of shrimp, lime, and tequila.


Albu Robi
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a big success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


At Lu Arif
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These shrimp tacos were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.