Recipe: Tequila Honey Shrimp

Tequila honey shrimp
Shrimp makes the perfect entr e for after-work dinner parties: It must be cooked fast or it toughens up and loses its juiciness. If you're a garlic fan, you might consider adding even more of the fragrant bulb. The savory garlic here keeps the honey from making the dish too sweet, and the tequila adds a welcome punch. Add a bit of crushed red pepper for a spicy-sweet sensation.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 tablespoons tequila

Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Add the honey and tequila and cook for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.