Title: Drunken Shrimp
Categories: Shellfish
Yield: 3 Servings

12	tb	Butter -- divided
2	tb	Shallot -- chopped
1	tb	Garlic -- finely chopped
1/2	c	Jalapeno peppers --
		Julienned, seeded
		If desired
15		Extra large shrimp --
		(15-20/pound)
6	tb	Tequila
6	tb	Fresh lemon juice
3/4	c	Chicken stock
1 1/2	c	Tomato -- chopped
1 1/2	c	Green onions & tops --
		Chopped
1	tb	Butter
2	ts	Flour

Prepare all ingredients. The cooking goes fast. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and jajapenos; saute 30 seconds. Add shrimp. Quickly add tequila, and flame; cook until flames die out. Add lemon juice, stock, and remaining 6 tablespoons butgter, tomato and onion. Mix and cook. While cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add 2 teaspoons flour. Add a few teaspoons liquid from the saute pan mixture. Pour this into saute pan to thicken mixture. Serve over linguini (per original rceipe) or rice (as we do). Wonderful!

Recipe By : Houston is Cooking, p. 112

From: Lou Parris Date: 13 Sep 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä

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