Best 9 Zesty Margarita Shrimp Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas entice, lies a dish that captivates the palate and transports the senses to a world of zest and citrusy bliss: Zesty Margarita Shrimp. This tantalizing creation blends the tanginess of margaritas with the succulent taste of shrimp, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Dive into the world of zesty margarita shrimp and discover a culinary adventure that bursts with freshness, vibrancy, and a touch of margarita magic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWEST ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp image

Toast your friends with these zesty shrimp appetizers, marinated in a tangy lime, tequila, and cilantro blend, then quick-broiled.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 4h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb. (about 30) large tiger (striped) shrimp, shelled, tails left on and deveined

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
  • Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 0 g

ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP COCKTAIL



Zesty Margarita Shrimp Cocktail image

Toast the New Year with this five-ingredient dip, finished in 10 minutes. The refreshing lime flavor is a change from the usual shrimp sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons refrigerated honey mustard salad dressing
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila, if desired
32 deveined shelled cooked extra-large shrimp with tails on (about 2 lb)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Serve as dip for shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 0 g

ZESTY MARINATED SHRIMP



Zesty Marinated Shrimp image

These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. -Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 lemon or lime slices
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

Steps:

  • Place first eight ingredients in a large bowl; toss with shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARGARITA GRANITA WITH SPICY SHRIMP



Margarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp image

While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! -Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons Triple Sec
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and 3 teaspoons lime zest., Transfer to an 11x7-in. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 4-5 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and chipotle pepper; add shrimp, tossing to coat. Thread shrimp onto eight soaked wooden appetizer skewers., Lightly oil grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into small glasses. Top with remaining lime zest; serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP



Margarita Grilled Shrimp image

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

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tequila
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

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

SOUTHWEST ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp image

Make and share this Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Savory

Time 4h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients, except shrimp.
  • Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
  • Coat broiler pan with oil spray.
  • Drain shrimp, discarding marinade.
  • Place shrimp on broiler pan and broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 546.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 23.9

ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



Zesty Margarita Shrimp image

Make and share this Zesty Margarita Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Mexican

Time 8h30m

Yield 30 appetizers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails left on (about 30)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup gold tequila
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Im medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Add shrimp, stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Place shrimp on broiler pan and broil 4 inches from heat, 5-7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.5

SPICY STRAWBERRY MARGARITA



Spicy Strawberry Margarita image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces simple syrup, plus more for the glasses
Coarse salt
4 cups ice
2 cups hulled and halved fresh strawberries, plus 2 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced for garnish, optional
2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
4 ounces silver tequila
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces triple sec
1/2 Fresno chile, diced, seeded or unseeded depending on the spice level you want

Steps:

  • Dip half of the rim of 4 margarita glasses in the simple syrup, then dip in the coarse salt. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine the ice, halved strawberries, watermelon, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup and Fresno chile. Blend until frothy. Pour into your prepared margarita glasses, garnish each with a thinly sliced strawberry if desired and enjoy immediately!

SHRIMP MARGARITA



Shrimp Margarita image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound (about 20) medium-size shrimp
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small ripe avocado
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup tequila
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro or Chinese parsley (optional)

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

Tips:

  • For a more intense citrus flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled lime juice.
  • If you don't have tequila, you can substitute another type of clear liquor, such as vodka or gin.
  • To make a virgin margarita shrimp, simply omit the tequila.
  • If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the marinade.
  • Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Zesty margarita shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and spices, then grilled or sautéed until cooked through. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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