Best Tequila Lime Shrimp Salad Recipes

Caesar Salad With Tequila & Lime-Grilled Shrimp With Chipotl image

Provided by Galley Wench

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 SHRIMP SALAD image

Yield 4 portions

Number Of Ingredients 12

4Cups fried cellophane noodles
1/2Cup fresh cilantro
1oz baby mixed lettuce
1Tbsp toasted ground cumin
1Tbsp crushed red pepper
1/2Cup scallions
2Tbsp minced, fresh ginger
2Tbsp minced garlic
1Tbsp curry powder
1Cup Oriental sesame oil
1Cup lime juice
4Cups peeled raw shrimp (21-25ct.)

Steps:

Use the mixed greens and noodles for service as a bed for the shrimp. Use cilantro as garnish. Marinate shrimp in remaining ingredients for at least an hour. Saute shrimp and chill once cooked. Bring marinade to a boil for 15 seconds and quick chill. Arrange mixed greens on small plate with noodles in center to create some height. Place finished shrimp onto noodles. Drizzle with sauce and serve cold.