Margarita Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Margarita Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade (recipe follows); 12 lg Shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined, with tail on; 4 Wooden Skewers; Salt and Pepper; 1 T minced parsley or cilantro; olive oil; 1 5oz package baby romaine lettuce; 1 C tear or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 C corn kernels (fresh or canned); 3 oz shaved asiago cheese; 1/4 C fresh lime juice; 1/4 C light olive oil; pinch of sugar; pinch of salt; For Marinade:; 1/3 C tequila; 5 cloves minced garlic; 1/3 C triple sec; juice from 2 limes; 2 C liquid margarita mix; 1 C light olive oil

Servings: persons

Marinade (recipe follows)
12 lg Shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined, with tail on
4 Wooden Skewers
Salt and Pepper
1 T minced parsley or cilantro
olive oil
1 5oz package baby romaine lettuce
1 C tear or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 C corn kernels (fresh or canned)
3 oz shaved asiago cheese
1/4 C fresh lime juice
1/4 C light olive oil
pinch of sugar
pinch of salt
For Marinade:
1/3 C tequila
5 cloves minced garlic
1/3 C triple sec
juice from 2 limes
2 C liquid margarita mix
1 C light olive oil

1
Reserve 1 C marinade, then marinade shrimp in remainder for 2 hours. Soak skewers in cold water, then thread 3-4 shrimp onto each and season with salt and pepper. Add parsley or cilantro to reserved marinade. Heat grill to high, lightly coat shrimp with olive oil, wrap ends of skewers with foil to prevent burn. Place shrimp in center of grill, cover and cook 2-3 min, brush with reserved marinade. Turn them over, cover, brush w/marinade again, and grill 3-4 minutes. Toss lettuce, tomatoes, corn and asiago cheese together. Combine lime juice, olive oil and pinch of sugar and salt, toss with greens and divide onto 4 plates, top each with shrimp.
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Marinade: in glass container, combine 5 cloves minced garlic, 1/3 C tequila 1/3 C triple sec, juice from 2 limes, 2 C liquid margarita mix, and 1 C light olive oil.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade (recipe follows), 12 lg Shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined, with tail on, 4 Wooden Skewers, Salt and Pepper, and more.

Yes, Margarita Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Margarita Shrimp Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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