These flavorful grilled tequila lime shrimp are sure to be a hit at any BBQ. This is one of the recipes where the tequila will cook off all the way, partly because you're draining off the marinade. If you like a little spice you can sprinkle some chili powder on the shrimp prior to grilling or add a diced jalapeno to the marinade.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (26-30/pound) thawed, peeled, with the tails on
We like to use frozen because they are already cleaned and ready to go but fresh can be used, just be sure to clean them!
Marinade:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons silver tequila
- Juice & zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced (less if you don't like garlic)
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- Pepper to taste (I don't add salt since shrimp is salty enough)
- ** optional a diced jalapeno
- *** sprinkle of chili powder for a bit of kick
Instructions
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Combine the marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator
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Preheat BBQ/grill to high. Reduce heat to medium-high
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Thread the shrimp onto skewers or get a grilling basket warmed up and lightly oiled
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Grill the shrimp for about 4 minutes/side
- Don't over-cook or the shrimp will get a rubbery texture and you don't want that!
Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe and Video
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp 26-30/pound thawed, peeled, with the tails on
- We like to use frozen because they are already cleaned and ready to go but fresh can be used just be sure to clean them!
Marinade:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons silver tequila
- Juice & zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced less if you don't like garlic
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- Pepper to taste I don't add salt since shrimp is salty enough
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator
- Preheat BBQ/grill to high. Reduce heat to medium-high
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers or get a grilling basket warmed up and lightly oiled
- Grill the shrimp for about 4 minutes/side
- Don't over-cook or the shrimp will get a rubbery texture and you don't want that!
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