Best Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipes

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GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP



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Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Provided by kellen.f

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
ΒΌ cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
  • Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  • Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CAESAR SALAD WITH TEQUILA & LIME-GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTL



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(Title is so long it doesn't fit into the alloted space) Mexican Caesar Salad with Tequila & Lime-Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Dressing. Found this recipe in Sabroso, a great little southwest dining guide from the Las Cruces/El Paso area. UPDATE 6/15/08 . . . An error has been found in the ingredients (actually two errors , soy and chicken broth). They have been corrected. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
18 jumbo shrimp, raw with shells removed
2 romaine lettuce hearts, torn itno bite-size pieces
3 medium vine-rippened tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup corn kernel, uncooked and fresh from the cob
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles (in adobe, to taste)
freshly grated parmesan cheese
cilantro
crouton, Large Size

Steps:

  • Marinade:.
  • Stir together ingredients for marinade.
  • Add shrimp. Set aside to marinade 1/2 hour.
  • Dressing:.
  • Whip to a smooth consistency the dressing ingredients; mayonnaise, broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Grill Shrimp:.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade and grill over medium-hot setting for a couple of minutes on each sitde. The goals is for the shrimp to taste grilled! When shrimp is done, remove and set aside to cool.
  • Assemble Salad:.
  • In a large salad bowl, mix romaine, corn and tomatoes with dressing.
  • Place on a chilled salad plates.
  • Place shrimp on lettuce bed.
  • Garnish with Parmesan Cheese, croutons and cilantro.
  • Serve additional dressing on the side.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 137.9, Sodium 796.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 22.4

TEQUILA-LIME GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS



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I love shrimp, so I'm always looking for new ways to eat it. Decided to mix up a great marinade and see how that went. It went amazing and was a hit with my friends.

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 c tequila
1/4 c lime juice
1/4 c margarita mix
1/4 c olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
dash(es) salt and pepper
skewers

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, mix together the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, margarita mix, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2. Skewer the shrimp; about 4-5 on each skewer. Place skewers in a dish long enough for them to lay flat.
  • 3. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, cover and place in refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
  • 4. Heat grill to a medium-low heat. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and serve.
  • 5. These go great with your own coleslaw recipe or a nice rice medley.

TEQUILA LIME GRILLED SHRIMP



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Great for dinner or appetizer. For the complete recipe go to Recipe #248789 from Galley Wench. I posted this so that I could put it in one of my cookbooks.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 26m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
18 jumbo shrimp, raw, deveined and shells removed

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients and marinade shrimp for several hours. Grill 2-3 minutes per side. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 191.5, Sodium 188.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 25.9

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