Best Grilled Drunken Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED DRUNKEN SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water, if grilling over an open flame (or use metal skewers).
• Begin by making a quick marinade. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tequila, cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic, lime juice and a little canola oil. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Take the skewers and thread 4 shrimp per skewer.
• Heat up a grill, grill pan or flat top. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook until pink, well-marked and nicely charred, 40 to 50 seconds. Remove from the grill and set on a large platter. Add the cilantro and finish by squeezing the lime wedges for some fresh lime juice all over (while the shrimp are warm they will soak up the lime flavor).
• For the spicy pink mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, lime juice, agave, chipotle and adobo sauce and some salt in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the tacos: Take a large nonstick saute pan (or on a flat grill top) and spray lightly with some nonstick cooking spray. Warm a tortilla for about 30 seconds on both sides, and then lightly coat one side with a sprinkle of Parmesan. Warm through, and then flip so it toasts cheese side down. Allow the cheese to cook and brown about 15 seconds, and then remove from pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• To assemble: Place a skewer of shrimp on a doubled-up tortilla (cheese side up) and remove the skewer to leave the shrimp lined up in a row. Top with the diced tomato, iceberg, Cotija cheese, spicy pink mayo, lime and cilantro. Serve with beans.

GRILLED DRUNKEN PINA COLADA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp (the really big ones don't have the vein!).
• Mix the pina with the rum.
• Pour over shrimp, reserving a small amount for the grilling process.
• Marinate for no longer than 30 minutes or the acids will turn it into ceveche.
• Grill for approximately 2 minutes each side, brushing each side with mix.
• Serve with the above mentioned aioli or your favorite tropical/sweet sauce.

GRILLED DRUNKEN SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thaw scallops and shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse scallops and shrimp with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place scallops and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish; set aside.
• In a small bowl stir together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, sugar, the 2 teaspoons salt, the garlic, and paprika. Set aside 1/2 cup of the tequila mixture to use in the jicama slaw. Pour the remaining tequila mixture over the scallops and shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat scallops and shrimp. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
• Meanwhile, for the jicama slaw, in a medium bowl combine jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup tequila mixture over jicama mixture. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until serving time.
• Drain scallops and shrimp; discard marinade. On six long skewers,* alternately thread scallops and shrimp, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. For a charcoal or gas grill, place skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until scallops and shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. Serve skewers with jicama slaw and lime wedges.

DRUNKEN GRILLED KEY LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a ziplock bag place peeled and deveined shrimp and all other ingredients except the last lime. Zip it up and mix around, let sit for about 20 minutes.
• Thread onto skewers.
• Cook over low heat turning once after a few minutes until shrimp are done. They will cook fairly fast.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately with a quarter of the fresh lime to squeeze over them.

GRILLED DRUNKEN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bowl suitable for marinating.
• Add shrimp.
• Place in refrigerator for 3 hours.
• Cover grill with foil so shrimp does not fall through.
• Heat grill to high.
• Place shrimp on foil and turn when first side turns pink, about 2 minutes.
• Cook on flip side for about 2 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice or can serve cold with cocktail sauce.