Description
These Margarita Grilled Shrimp are bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer barbecue. The shrimp are marinated in a zesty mix of tequila, lime, and cilantro, then quickly grilled to perfection. Serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro for a refreshing and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Shrimp:
- 2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped (seeds optional)
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 2 oz triple sec
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lime wedges and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Brine the Shrimp: Mix salt and sugar, coat shrimp, chill.
- Prepare Marinade: Mix garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, lime zest, tequila, triple sec, olive oil, and pepper.
- Marinate Shrimp: Rinse brined shrimp, add to marinade, refrigerate for 30 mins to 2 hours.
- Grill Shrimp: Skewer shrimp and grill for 2-3 mins per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Squeeze lime juice over shrimp, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Margarita Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Tequila Lime Shrimp
