Margarita Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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Margarita Grilled Shrimp

By: Jenny Thompson 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (191)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Beer Margaritas
Beer Beer
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Iced Tea III
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Combine the shrimp, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, cilantro, red pepper, and salt in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Drain the marinade from the shrimp and discard; thread the shrimp on the skewers.
  3. Cook on preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by Gail   view full review
I was intrigued by the recipe, however I needed an appetizer to take along to a party as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by angelina   view full review
This recipe was SO simple and the shrimp was delicious. I ended up using half a lemon instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Deb L   view full review
This is the best grilled shrimp I've ever had. It was awesome! I did double the tequila but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by smileygal75   view full review
This recipe is absolutely fabulous! This tastes like something that you would order at a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Shan   view full review
This was wonderful! My husband and daughter couldn't stop raving about dinner. I improvised...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by CJK9   view full review
My husband and I love shrimp on the grill and are always trying out new marinades. This was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Karen   view full review
I say this is a 4 1/2. I did add some margarita mix and OJ to make some more liquid for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by shadejo104   view full review
This was sooooo good! I've made it several times and I love it more each time. The girls at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by Molly   view full review
I made this on skewers on the BBQ for ten people and there wasn't a single shrimp left in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Traci   view full review
Fantastic recipe. I was looking for a quick and easy recipe for the shrimp I bought for an...

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