Margaritas And Shrimp All Around Recipe

Name: Margaritas And Shrimp All Around
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Awesome Margarita Mix (use 1/4 cup); 1 cup tequila (preferably 100% blue agave); 1/2 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/2 cup Grand Marnier; 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup superfine sugar; 4 teaspoons honey, warmed; Shrimp; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; lime wedge, for serving

Servings: persons

Awesome Margarita Mix (use 1/4 cup)
1 cup tequila (preferably 100% blue agave)
1/2 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup superfine sugar
4 teaspoons honey, warmed
Shrimp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
lime wedge, for serving

1
Combine all of the Awesome Margarita ingredients in a large pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate.
2
Preheat broiler or grill.
3
Put some crushed ice in a glass and sample margarita.
4
In a glass mixing bowl, mix a 1/4 cup of the Margarita with the oil and chipotle. Season with salt and pepper, add shrimp and toss to coat. Let stand for 15-20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, Put some crushed ice in a glass and sample chilling margarita.
6
Drain the shrimp and arrange on a baking sheet.
7
Check glass to see if it is in need of refill.
8
If you are grilling the shrimp, put 2 shrimp on each of the 16 skewers and grill shrimp for 3 minutes, turning once. Or if you are using your oven, broil the shrimp as close to the heat as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until opaque and cooked through. Put 2 shrimp on each of 16 skewers and serve warm or at room temperature with lime wedges.
9
Go ahead and refill your glass -- you deserve it!

304

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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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Awesome Margarita Mix (use 1/4 cup), 1 cup tequila (preferably 100% blue agave), 1/2 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/2 cup Grand Marnier, 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Margaritas And Shrimp All Around 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!

Margaritas And Shrimp All Around

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Variations & substitutions

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