Kaye -- I have tried cooking them in a separate pan and tossing into the finished sauce. I've also tried it in the sauce. I have marinated the shrimp first in tequila or not. Didn't seem to make any different when I marinated so why waste the tequila, right? I have tried Frank's hot sauce in the past but for some reason (can't remember) I buy Louisiana now. Andy did confirm that I had the right hot sauce. I surely will try it with Frank's next time.

Did I mention I use to add lime juice with the tequila until Andy told no lime and that he used triple sec. I have the taste pretty close it's just too darn hot for me, maybe Frank's is the key!