Best 6 Tequila Salsa Recipes

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Tequila salsa is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a unique twist to any dish. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, this salsa gets its distinctive flavor from the addition of tequila, which gives it a subtle smokiness and a slight kick. This versatile salsa can be used as a dip for tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos and burritos, or as a marinade for grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking to spice up your weeknight meal, this easy-to-make salsa is sure to be a hit. In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious recipes for tequila salsa: a classic red salsa and a refreshing green salsa. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS



SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS image

Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the shrimp tacos
2-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined
3 tablespoons high-quality tequila
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 whole-wheat tortillas
For the mango-pineapple salsa
1 large ripe mango, chopped
1/4 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt, to taste
For the spicy black beans
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 14-ounce can black beans
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. To make the shrimp tacos: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the cumin and red pepper flakes, and let the flavors blend together. Add the shrimp and toss. Carefully add the tequila and flambé. Season with salt and add the dried chipotle powder. Once shrimp are cooked, add the chopped cilantro and toss. 2. In a separate nonstick skillet over low heat, heat a whole-wheat tortilla until pliable, about 2 minutes on each side. 3. Plate one tortilla per person and serve three shrimp in each taco. 4. To make the spicy black beans: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic clove. Sweat the onions for about 2 minutes. Add the cumin and the black beans. Stir and add the red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 5. To make the mango-pineapple salsa: Peel the mango and chop into small dice and place in a bowl. Chop the yellow and red bell peppers and add them to the bowl with the mango. Add the drained pineapple tidbits and chopped red onion and toss together. Squeeze some lime juice over and toss. Add the chopped cilantro, salt to taste, and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PRESSURE-COOKER TEQUILA SALSA CHICKEN



Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken image

I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend's birthday. I fell in love with the spicy, smoky flavor from the tequila and decided to try Instant Pot salsa chicken at home. Boy, was it a success! It's also great stuffed into flour tortillas or for making nachos. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 envelope taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup tequila
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Avocado slices, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken breasts; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine salsa and tequila; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Serve with rice and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TEQUILA SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 dried pasilla chiles
1 ancho chile, broken up
2 cups water
1 slice white bread, dried and crumbled
1/4 cup tequila
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepot, heat the olive oil. Saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomatoes and dried chiles. Continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add the bread and water, stir in well. Cook the mixture for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chiles are soft and cooked.
  • Add the cooked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer to catch any large pieces and seeds. Return the strained salsa to the saucepot and add the tequila. On low-medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

PARTYTIME TEQUILA SALSA



Partytime Tequila Salsa image

Make and share this Partytime Tequila Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons tequila
2 1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/3 cup finely diced green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; let sit at room temperature for 1 hour to let flavours blend (or refrigerate for longer storage if you wish).
  • Serve with tortilla chips for dipping or as a topping for fajitas or tacos.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH ORANGE JICAMA SALSA



Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos With Orange Jicama Salsa image

Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos With Orange Jicama Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories     Weeknight

Time 28m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 corn tortillas, taco sized
1/2 large jicama, peeled and diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 garlic clove, grated
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the shrimp marinade and stir. Place peeled and deveined shrimp in a resealable bag and add the marinade to coat the shrimp. Place sealed bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine jicama, orange, red onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Stir well. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium high. Add shrimp and cook for no longer than 2-3 minutes. Once shrimp starts to curl up and turn pink, flip over and cook the other side. Remove shrimp to a plate immediately so it won't continue to cook. Set aside.
  • Stack corn tortillas on top of each other and wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. To Serve: Place 2 corn tortillas on 4 plates and top each tortilla with a little of the salsa mixture and 3 pieces of shrimp per tortilla. Serve with leftover lime wedges cut into small pieces, if desired.

GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO & TEQUILA SALSA



Grilled Halibut Tacos With Roasted Tomato & Tequila Salsa image

These are so easy and so good! And the fish and the salsa can be made ahead. If you like very spicy salsa, add more chipotle. But be careful--chipotles in adobo are HOT!

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 lb halibut
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 beefsteak tomato
1/2 red bell pepper
1 garlic clove
1/4 onion
1/2 chipotle chile, diced (canned in adobo)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup tequila
salt and black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1 bunch cilantro
2 limes, wedged

Steps:

  • For the Halibut:.
  • Heat a grill pan on high heat.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  • Rub the grill pan with vegetable oil.
  • Place the halibut in the hot pan and grill for 4 minutes before turning to grill the second side.
  • Baste the fish with the citrus juice.
  • Turn the fish and continue to grill until cooked through.
  • Remove the fish from the pan and allow to cool.
  • Flake the fish and side aside while preparing the salsa.
  • For the Salsa:.
  • Heat a Pan on medium heat.
  • Place the tomato, pepper, garlic clove, and onion in the pan.
  • Dry roast the ingredients for 8-10 minutes or until lightly caramelized.
  • Combine dry roasted ingredients, chopped chipotle pepper, olive oil, cilantro, and lime juice in a quart container in blender and process until smooth.
  • Mix in the tequila and season with salt and black pepper.
  • To assemble:.
  • Divide the flaked halibut onto the corn tortillas.
  • Spoon salsa onto the fish.
  • Top with cilantro and lime juice.

Tips:

  • To make the salsa extra flavorful, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have a low water content and a concentrated flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the tomatoes and onions by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely so that the salsa has a smooth consistency.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of tequila in the salsa to suit your taste. If you like a milder salsa, use less tequila. If you like a spicier salsa, use more tequila.
  • This salsa is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This tequila salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make salsa that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to add some flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes, or it can be served as a dip with tortilla chips. So next time you are looking for a new salsa recipe, give this tequila salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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