Brazilian Drunken Angry Shrimp

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs shelled de-veined uncooked large shrimp (16-20 count)
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (divided)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 2 ounces good tequila
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh chili paste (i prefer sambal oelek, found in asian section)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups jicama (sliced matchsticks, may substitute water chestnuts)
• 1/2 cup scallion, sliced

Recipe

• 1 combine shrimp, 1/4 c cilantro, garlic, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and tequila in a glass bowl. cover w/ plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• 2 heat oil in large nonstick skillet until medium hot. cook jicama and green onions 3 minutes. add shrimp with marinade, cook 3 minutes or until shrimps just turn pink (do not overcook), stirring occasionally. remove from heat; stir in remaining cilantro, salt and ground chili paste. serve over rice with extra lime wedges.
• 3 i recommend a sauvignon blanc wine or corona beer w/ lime wedge.