Name: Shrimp Tequila
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup white or reposado tequila; 3/4 cup crema or sour cream; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; Accompaniment: rice

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Flameado! Igniting the tequila in the skillet not only impresses onlookers—it also burns off the alcohol, leaving behind nothing but the spirit's famous bite.

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