Margarita Shrimp

This is an easy recipe that was featured in a September 1989 issue of Bon Appetit that featured a "Do It Yourself Tostado Party" in the Cooking for Friends section. While these sre great as a tostado topping, they also make excellent tacos or burritos.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  lb  uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
• 1⁄2 cup  minced green onion
• 2  large garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  tequila
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  margarita salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
•  lime wedge

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic and saute until shrimp just turn pink, about 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and add tequilla.
4. Return to heat and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
5. Transfer to medium bowl and cool.
6. (Can be prepared 6 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
7. Toss shrimp with lime juice and salt.
8. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.