Mexican shrimp

3 -4 serving

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5tablespoonsFresh Lime Juice, divided
1poundsMedium shrimp, cooked and peeled
½Ripe papaya, seeded, pared, and diced
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1tablespoonFresh garlic, minced
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonChili powder
1tablespoonCornstarch
¼cupWhipping cream
¼cupTequila
1teaspoonLime zest
4tablespoonsFresh Cilantro, chopped
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Directions

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, sprinkle 3½ tbs of the lime juice over the shrimp; let stand 15 minutes; sprinkle remaining lime juice over papaya; set aside.

In a medium bowl; microwave butter at HIGH(100%) power for 45 seconds; add garlic, salt, and chili power; microwave at HIGH for 1 minute, stirring once.

In a small bowl, blend cornstartch and cream; stir in Tequila; add to butter mixture; microwave at HIGH 1-2 minutes, stirring twice, until thickened. Add undrained shrimp, papaya, and lime zest, cover bowl loosely with wax paper; microwave at MEDIUM(50%) power for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until heated through. Stir in cilantro, Serve over hot cooked rice or drained noodles.

Source/Author: Appeal magazine / typo Bob Shiells Submitted By BOB SHIELLS On 12-01-94