Shrimp And Fresh Tomato Tequila Cocktail

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Fully-ripened fresh Florida tomatoes
1		Jalapeño pepper - seeded, and
		Finely chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Grated lime zest
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tequila
2 tablespoons	30ml	Freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Orange-flavored liquor - (optional)
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Cooked large or jumbo shrimp - shelled, cleaned
		= (leave tail shell on)

Recipe Instructions

Remove stem ends from tomatoes and finely chop.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, jalapeño, lime zest, salt, pepper, tequila, lime juice, liquor (if using) until blended. Chill overnight (works best).

Spoon an equal amount of the tomatoe salsa into 6 margarita or wine glasses. Surround with chilled shrimp, dividing evenly. Serve with additional lime wedges and fresh cilantro as a garnish.

This recipe yields 6 servings; 8 carb grams per serving.

Source:
Low Carb Diet Recipes at http://www.dietlowcarb.com

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