Best 8 Tequila Grilled Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP

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.

TEQUILA-GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium nonreactive bowl, stir together shrimp, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill shrimp until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a platter and top with jalapeno. Serve shrimp with lime wedges.

CAESAR SALAD WITH TEQUILA & LIME-GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTL

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.

TEQUILA-ORANGE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• In a shallow sauce pan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila and shallots.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
• Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7-8 minutes.
• Stir in butter; keep warm.
• Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat.
• Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp.
• Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.

SIMPLE SUPPER: TEQUILA-ORANGE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• In a shallow saucepan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila, and shallots; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter; keep warm.
• Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.

TEQUILA-LIME GRILLED SHRIMP 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 GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add oil, salt, tequila, cayenne, garlic, and chili sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1 - 2 hours. 2. Prepare a hot fire. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto long metal skewers. Place on an oiled rack above ashen coals and grill, basting frequently with marinade and turning once, until shrimp are pink and loosely curled, about 2 - 3 minutes per side.

TEQUILA-GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium nonreactive bowl, stir together shrimp, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill shrimp until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a platter and top with jalapeno. Serve shrimp with lime wedges.