Cuervo Marinated Shrimp Kabobs Recipe

Name: Cuervo Marinated Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 metal skewers (wooden skewers that have been soaked over overnight may be substituted)24 medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, peeled, tail on; 1 large red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, diced into 8 large square pieces; 1 zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch round pieces; 8 button mushrooms, whole; 2 cups orange juice; 2 limes, juiced; 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, stem removed, roughly chop; 1 ounce Cuervo 1800 tequila; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Salt and ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 metal skewers (wooden skewers that have been soaked over overnight may be substituted)24 medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, peeled, tail on
1 large red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, diced into 8 large square pieces
1 zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch round pieces
8 button mushrooms, whole
2 cups orange juice
2 limes, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, stem removed, roughly chop
1 ounce Cuervo 1800 tequila
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and ground black pepper

1
Preheat outdoor grill (or hot air balloon, if handy).
2
To assemble, onto a skewer, first slide on a shrimp, followed by a red pepper, then another shrimp, then a slice of zucchini, followed by another piece of shrimp, and finish with the mushroom at the end.
3
Repeat with the other seven skewers.
4
Set aside until ready to cook.
5
To make the marinade, put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a blender.
6
Puree mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, or until jalapeno pieces are broken down.
7
Season with salt and black pepper and blend for another 10 seconds.
8
Strain marinade through cheesecloth or fine sieve.
9
Pour marinade into a clean spray bottle.
10
To cook, spray each kabob with marinade and place on grill.
11
Be sure when spraying, to spray away from flame.
12
You will need to spray each kabob twice more before the shrimp are completely cooked.
13
Again be sure to spray away from flame.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 metal skewers (wooden skewers that have been soaked over overnight may be substituted)24 medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, peeled, tail on, 1 large red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, diced into 8 large square pieces, 1 zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch round pieces, 8 button mushrooms, whole, and more.

Yes, Cuervo Marinated Shrimp Kabobs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuervo Marinated Shrimp Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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