Presented by: Jar Arcand | Santiago's Gourmet Mexican Restaurant, Yakima

serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large prawns (about 16, shelled and deveined)
• Cajun or blackened seasoning to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves (use fresh, if available)
• 1 oz tequila
• 6 oz tomato sauce
• Cilantro to taste, chopped
• Fresh lime juice to taste

Preparation

Coat prawns with seasoning, set aside. In a sauté pan over high heat, melt butter. Add in olive oil, garlic cloves and dried oregano leaves. Sauté until sizzling. Add prawns. Carefully drizzle 1 ounce Tequila over prawns. Warning: Alcohol will flame up. Add tomato sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Serve on a platter, garnish with cilantro and lime.