Tequila lime sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupWhite tequila
2tablespoonsFreshly squeezed lime juice
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonChopped fresh cilantro
½teaspoonSalt
3Turns freshly ground black
Pepper
¼cupHeavy cream
8tablespoonsUnsalted butter, cut up, at
Room temperature (1 stick)

Directions

Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.

Remove the rellenos from the oven. Spoon ¼ cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top. Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle Essence on the rim.

Yield: 1 cup