Best 8 Tequilla Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican flavors. "Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp" is an explosion of zesty citrus, smoky char, and the warmth of tequila that will leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this dish is a celebration of freshness and bold flavors. Get ready to embark on a grilling adventure that will transport you to a fiesta of flavors with every bite of these succulent grilled shrimp.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

HONEY-TEQUILA GLAZED SHRIMP



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh clementine juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 lime
4 ounces blanco tequila
1 pound 16/20 shrimp (extra jumbo)

Steps:

  • Preheat an indoor grill plate over high heat.
  • Whisk together the honey, clementine juice, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, lime zest and juice and 2 ounces of the tequila in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes at room temperature
  • Set a strainer over a bowl and drain the shrimp completely, reserving the marinade for later. Grill the shrimp on both sides until super charred and no longer opaque in the middle, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp and stir to coat in the sauce. Turn off the flame, then add the remaining 2 ounces tequila. Turn the flame back on to medium high and carefully tilt the pan to ignite the tequila (you can also use a match or lighter to flambe the tequila off heat). Once the flames subside, plate and serve.

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

TEQUILA-GRILLED SHRIMP



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The citrus marinade for the shrimp is spiked with tequila, which makes for a very flavorful grilled appetizer, or serve over rice for a quick and easy dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup silver or white tequila
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
Lime wedges (for serving)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 18 g

GRILLED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP



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This grilled tequila lime shrimp is absolutely perfect for a nice summer day when the sun is out and your friends are expecting some killer food to munch on! The tequila adds such an incredible flavor and works with the lime to make these shrimp incredible!

Provided by Joshua Boquist

Categories     Seafood

Time 4h14m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder

Steps:

  • Ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined. I like to keep the tails on for a more finger-food-friendly serving option.
  • Add the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and chile powder to a large bowl. Thoroughly mix to combine all ingredients.
  • Add your shrimp to the marinade and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for 1-4 hours so the shrimp can marinate and soak up all of the flavors.
  • Soak some bamboo skewers in water while the shrimp marinates. This prevents them from burning while on the grill (see recipe notes)
  • Preheat your charcoal grill. You want a grill that is fairly hot with direct heat.
  • Pierce 4-5 shrimp on each skewer (see recipe notes).
  • Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. The shrimp will cook very quickly and should form a "C" when fully cooked, not an "O" (see recipe notes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 239 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1074 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

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 MARINATED SHRIMP



Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Tequilla
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon, quartered
1 small onion, quartered
2 bay leaves
8 peppercorns
1 (1-pound) bag frozen salad shrimp
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine tequilla, lime juice and honey. Bring just to a boil to melt honey and evaporate most of the alcohol. Set aside.
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add lemon, onion, bay leaves and peppercorns to boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add salad shrimp and simmer until shrimp are thawed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain shrimp and place in bowl. Add Tequilla mixture, cilantro and jalapeno to shrimp and toss.
  • Chill in refrigerator, covered until ready to use or for a quick chill, place bowl over ice. Serve on platter with endive spears, crackers or alone with toothpicks for spearing.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the shrimp absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from overcooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the grill. This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer party or cookout. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, then grilled to perfection. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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