Grilled Shrimp Cocktail...Margarita Style! Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Cocktail...Margarita Style!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 jumbo size margarita style cocktail glasses on hand; Shrimp,16 to 20 per pound, peeled and deveined with tails left intact; 2 crushed garlic cloves; Zest and juice of one lime for the marinade; Additional lime slices and wedges = 4 thin slices for the shrimp cocktail and wedges to accompany tequila shots and to wet the glass rim, as well; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1/3 cup gold tequila; 1 tablespoon Grand Mariner; 1 tablespoon honey - or to taste; Shredded romaine lettuce; 1 sliced celery stalk and 1/4 cup celery heart leaves; 8 sliced grape tomatoes - red and/or yellow; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno; Coarse kosher salt for cocktail glass rim

Servings: persons

4 jumbo size margarita style cocktail glasses on hand
Shrimp,16 to 20 per pound, peeled and deveined with tails left intact
2 crushed garlic cloves
Zest and juice of one lime for the marinade
Additional lime slices and wedges = 4 thin slices for the shrimp cocktail and wedges to accompany tequila shots and to wet the glass rim, as well
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons cilantro
1/3 cup gold tequila
1 tablespoon Grand Mariner
1 tablespoon honey - or to taste
Shredded romaine lettuce
1 sliced celery stalk and 1/4 cup celery heart leaves
8 sliced grape tomatoes - red and/or yellow
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
Coarse kosher salt for cocktail glass rim

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["Put the garlic, lime zest, its juice, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt and oil in a bowl; mix well.
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Stir in the raw shrimp; marinate for about an hour.", "Lift the shrimp, with a slotted spoon, from the marinade; reserve the marinade until needed.
3
Skewer and then grill the shrimp; set aside to cool.", "Combine the reserved marinade with tequila, honey, grand mariner and cilantro. Add to a sauce pan and simmer until liquid has reduced and thickened a bit; set aside to cool.", "Run a wedge of lime around the cocktail glass rim and dip it into kosher salt.", "Combine the lettuce, sliced celery stalk and celery heart leaves; arrange in margarita cocktail glasses. Top with tomatoes and jalapeno.", "Add grilled shrimp around the circumference of the cocktail glass with a lime slice and a tortilla chip; drizzle with the cooled marinade.", "Serve with extra tortilla chips, lime wedges and tequila."]

135

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Protein

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 jumbo size margarita style cocktail glasses on hand, Shrimp,16 to 20 per pound, peeled and deveined with tails left intact, 2 crushed garlic cloves, Zest and juice of one lime for the marinade, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Cocktail...Margarita Style! 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.

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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail...Margarita Style!

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