Craving a light and refreshing meal that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than margarita shrimp salad! This vibrant dish combines juicy shrimp, crisp salad greens, tangy citrus dressing, and a hint of tequila for a tantalizing flavor experience. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option, margarita shrimp salad is sure to be a hit.
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MARGARITA SHRIMP SALAD
This is one of our favorite summer salads- it makes a lovely "light" dinner meal and you don't have to heat up the kitchen! I've also used a combination of red, green and yellow bell peppers to add more color to the salad. Prep time does not include marinating time. Originally from "Savor the Southwest" cookbook.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Shrimp: Combine the cilantro, garlic, chili, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and cumin in a nonreactive bowl.
- Add the shrimp, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Drain the shrimp and reserve the marinade.
- In a small saucepan over high heat, bring the reserved marinade to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a small bowl, and cool.
- Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Prepare a barbeque grill or preheat a broiler (I prefer to BBQ the shrimp).
- Grill or broil the shrimp until just pink, about 1 minute per side; keep warm.
- Salad: Fill a small skillet with oil to a depth of about 1 inch and place over medium heat.
- When oil is about 375°, fry the tortilla strips in batches until light brown and crisp; drain well on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with chili powder while still warm.
- In a large bowl, mix together the tomato, bell pepper and lettuce.
- Toss with enough of the marinade/oil dressing to coat lightly and divide among 4 large plates or shallow bowls.
- Top with the grilled shrimp and tortilla strips and serve immediately.
MARGARITA SHRIMP SALAD
The flavors of a margarita - tequila, orange and lime - are blended in a tossed salad of fresh shrimp, diced avocado and sliced red onion, spiked with a creamy, spicy sour cream dressing.
Provided by Lise in Indiana
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 33m
Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Toss shrimp, tequila, orange zest, lime zest and salt in a medium bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water and some ice; let stand for 10 minutes, or until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, make Creamy Lime-Chile Dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together.
- Toss romaine, endive, orange segments and the drained onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Toss avocados with lime juice and divide among the salads.
- Drain the shrimp, reserving the marinade. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide among the salads.
- Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring; then spoon over shrimp.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
- Note: dressing will keep covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks - also great as a Caesar salad dressing on romaine with croutons and Parmesan shavings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 180.7, Sodium 688.2, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 29.7
MARGARITA SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
Steps:
- First preheat the grill to medium.
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the shrimp and scallops and set the bowl aside. Next, add all the salsa ingredients to a serving bowl and mix well.
- Remove the shrimp and scallops from the marinade. Put a scallop in the "U" (curved part of the shrimp) of the shrimp and skewer, first through the scallop and then through the shrimp. Arrange the skewers on the hot grill and cook approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on 1 side, then turn and grill for 2 1/2 minutes on the other side. When done, remove the skewers from the grill to a serving dish. Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with pink salt. Serve with the salsa and enjoy!
MARGARITA SHRIMP KABOBS
Hold a fiesta on your grill with shrimp marinated in lime, salt and tequila. Skewered with bright red peppers and fresh green zucchini and it both looks and tastes like a party.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime peel, lime juice, garlic, tequila and salt; add shrimp. Seal bag, squeezing out air; turn to coat shrimp. Let stand 10 minutes to marinate. Drain shrimp; discard marinade.
- On each of 8 (12-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread shrimp, zucchini and bell pepper, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Carefully brush grill rack with additional oil. Place kabobs on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP
The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken.
Provided by Jenny Thompson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
- Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHRIMP MARGARITA
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shell and devein shrimp. Butterfly shrimp by splitting them partly down the back, starting at the head and stopping short of the tail. Flatten them lightly. Place shrimp in a bowl and add lime juice, salt and pepper. Let stand briefly until ready to cook.
- Peel the avocado, and cut it into half-inch slices. Discard pit. Use as soon as possible or the flesh will discolor.
- Heat butter in a skillet; when it is quite hot but not smoking add shrimp, stirring rapidly. Cook about two minutes. Sprinkle with shallots and cook, stirring, about 10 seconds. Carefully add the tequila, which may flare up. Add half-and-half and cook over high heat about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add avocado, and cook just until the slices are piping hot.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp and avocado pieces to hot serving dishes. Bring the sauce to a full rolling boil for about 1 1/2 minutes and add the chopped cilantro. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and avocado. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MARGARITA SHRIMP STIR-FRY
Turn frozen margarita mix into a mouth-watering marinade for shrimp.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir margarita mix and lime peel. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture. Add shrimp to remaining mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook green and red bell peppers in butter 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Stir shrimp into mixture in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons sauce and the cilantro. Cook until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve stir-fry over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.
Provided by Becky Wergers
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
MARGARITA SHRIMP WITH COCONUT GREENS AND HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: kosher salt, elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, sugar, medium carrots, scallions, buttermilk, jumbo shrimp, kosher salt, margarita mix, blanco tequila, fresh cilantro, lime, Lime wedge, unrefined coconut oil, garlic, small red onion, kosher salt, unsweetend coconut milk, light brown sugar, lime, kale, snow peas, unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make the macaroni salad: Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the macaroni. Cook al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return to the Dutch oven. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the pasta fold to thoroughly combine. Set aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Marinate the margarita shrimp: Add the shrimp and kosher salt to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the margarita mix over top. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes while you prepare the braised greens.
- Make the braised coconut greens: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to soften.
- Add ¼ cup of coconut milk plus the sugar and lime juice to the saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the kale leaves and snow peas, and season again with salt and pepper. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the leaves are wilted and soft and the snow peas are tender.
- Cook the shrimp: Pour the marinade liquid into a 10-inch skillet, leaving the shrimp in the bowl. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by two-thirds to about ½ cup.
- Add the shrimp and 2 tablespoons of tequila to the skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until the shrimp are bright pink and opaque.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tequila plus the cilantro and lime zest. Simmer for about 1 minute, tossing the shrimp to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately alongside the macaroni salad and braised greens.
- Just before serving, fold in the carrots, scallions, and buttermilk into the cooled macaroni salad. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut milk to the greens and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
- Enjoy!
SHRIMP SALAD
Using plenty of lemon - both the zest and juice - is the secret to this tangy, creamy shrimp salad. If you're using this to make sandwiches, chop the shrimp into pieces before adding them to the dressing. You can also leave the shrimp whole for an elegant salad, served with lettuce, avocado, and other vegetables if you like. If you're starting with precooked shrimp, you can skip the first step entirely.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a simmer. Slice one of the lemons and add to the pot, along with the shrimp. Simmer, never letting the water boil if you can help it, until the shrimp turn opaque, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on their size. Drain well, and discard the lemon slices. If you like, you can chop the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces.
- Grate the zest from the remaining lemon into a large bowl. Halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
- Add the celery, onion, herbs and cooked shrimp, tossing to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with lettuce and avocado, if you like.
SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret for over 50 years. My husband likes it as a main dish, served with garlic bread. -Barbara Robbins Cave Junction, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, shrimp, peas, celery and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To make the shrimp more flavorful, marinate them in the lime juice and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Do not overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked just until they turn pink and opaque.
- If you are using a grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the shrimp.
- To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of fresh vegetables. Some good options include avocado, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
- For a creamy dressing, use Greek yogurt or sour cream. You can also use a light mayonnaise if you prefer.
- Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Conclusion:
Margarita shrimp salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The shrimp are marinated in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and tequila, which gives them a delicious flavor. The salad is also packed with fresh vegetables, which makes it a healthy and satisfying meal. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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