Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp Recipe
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Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

By: kellen.f 
"Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 16 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1/4 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by exec_chef1965   view full review
This is a great beginner recipe, BUT... Instead of using GARLIC SALT, use fresh garlic. There...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by jojo13   view full review
I will never know how these tasted, people devoured them at a recent b-day party. I did add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by dbcad   view full review
Yummy!! Have made this a few times as written. Always very good. Have found adding pinch of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by PTRICK   view full review
This is an easy and excellent appie. I did not grill the shrimp, rather fried them for a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by Bode'sGirl   view full review
I followed this recipe fairly closely... although as I finished I added about 2 tsp of chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by DAWNC   view full review
This was great. Marinade didn't overpower the shrimp, but still added a nice flavor. Great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by Karlie2890   view full review
Delicious!!! We added them to pasta and we ate until our pants had to be unbuttoned!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by rjspuddin   view full review
This was delish. Yum!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Grumpy's Honeybunch Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would marinate longer next time. I was running short on time so only marinated about 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by NOELLER67   view full review
Tasty and very easy. I left out the tequila but they were still yummy. Skewered them but put...

 

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