Tequila Honey Shrimp

Tequila Honey Shrimp

Tequila Honey Shrimp

 

This recipe, Tequila Honey Shrimp is from Diabetic Connect.  It’s quick and easy – ONCE you peel and devein the shrimp.

 

Tequila Honey Shrimp Recipe

Tequila Honey Shrimp

 

2 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ lb. medium shrimp; peeled and deveined

2 Tbsp. honey

2 – 3 Tbsp. Tequila

Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.  Add the shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Add the honey and tequila and cook for 1-2 minutes.  Serve immediately.

(This can be served on top of a large salad, with English cucumber, carrots and tomatoes; with a dressing of your choice)

 

(Recipe for Tequila Honey Shrimp came from Diabetic Connect, 2014)

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Lime and Cucumberita

Lime and Cucumberita

Lime and Cucumberita

I found this recipe on Diabetic Living Online.

Lime and Cucumberita Recipe

Lime and Cucumberita

½ cup chopped English cucumber

1 ½ oz. (3 Tbsp.) premium tequila

1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) Triple Sec

¾ tsp. finely shredded lime peel

1 Tbsp. lime juice

1 ½ tsp. sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1 ½ tsp. sugar

Ice

Lime juice

Coarse salt

Thin slice of lime

In a blender combine cucumber, tequila, Triple Sec, lime peel, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and the sugar or sugar substitute; add about 1 cup of ice.  Cover and blend until cucumber and ice are thoroughly blended and crushed.  If desired, rim a margarita glass with additional lime juice and dip rim in coarse salt.  Pour blended mixture into a margarita glass.  If desired, garnish with thin lime slice.

Nonalcoholic Lime and Cucumberita:  Prepare as directed, except omit the tequila and Triple Sec and ADD ½ cup lemon-lime carbonated beverage and ¼ cup orange juice.

(Recipe for Lime and Cucumberita was on Diabetic Living Online, 2/13/13)

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