Best 6 Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipes

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Tequila lime grilled shrimp skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp is marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled until cooked through. The result is a shrimp skewer that is bursting with flavor. Serve the shrimp skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a creamy cilantro sauce or a spicy avocado sauce.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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
¼ 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

TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP



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Make and share this Tequila-Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KellyC

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h4m

Yield 6 kabobs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
1/4 cup tequila
1 garlic clove, minced
2 shallots, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
1 lb large shrimp
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients to make marinade.
  • Place the shrimp in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
  • Marinate one hour.
  • If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Thread shrimp on skewers. Grill about 3 minutes a side.
  • For sauce, stir remaining ingredients together until well blended.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup tequila
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1-ounce freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 fresh red onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
12 medium raw shrimp

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes. Place them on skewers and grill for 3 minutes on each side.

GRILLED LIME SHRIMP



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Make and share this Grilled Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spring

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shelled deveined uncooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
  • Thread shrimp on metal skewers; reserve marinade.
  • Place skewered shrimp on grill over medium heat.
  • Cook 3-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing with marinade occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 933.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.7

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP WRAPS RECIPE



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Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
8 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 1 to 2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 9- to 10-inch warmed flour tortillas
6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside. In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add shrimp and scallops. Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque. Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture. Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-peeled and deveined shrimp.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even rosemary sprigs.
  • To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking.
  • The shrimp are done cooking when they are opaque and pink.
  • Serve the shrimp skewers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp is marinated in a flavorful mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, then grilled to perfection. Serve the shrimp skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. Enjoy!

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