Spicy Margarita Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Margarita Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cilantro; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 jalapenos (seeded & finely diced); 1/3 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons triple sec (or Grand Marnier); 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 lb shrimp (peeled,deveined and slit open); 1/4 cup olive oil; Salad ingredients; 1 tomatoes (cored,seeded & diced); 1 small yellow pepper (cored,seeded and diced); 6 cups romaine lettuce (torn); 1 avocado (sliced); 1 cup corn chips (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cilantro
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 jalapenos (seeded & finely diced)
1/3 cup tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec (or Grand Marnier)
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 lb shrimp (peeled,deveined and slit open)
1/4 cup olive oil
Salad ingredients
1 tomatoes (cored,seeded & diced)
1 small yellow pepper (cored,seeded and diced)
6 cups romaine lettuce (torn)
1 avocado (sliced)
1 cup corn chips (optional)

1
Combine cilantro,garlic,chile,tequila,triple sec, lime juice and cumin in a non-reactive bowl; add shrimp, turn to coat and refrigerate for at least one hour.
2
Drain shrimp and reserve marinade.
3
In a small saucepan over high heat, bring reserved marinade to a boil,reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced by half.
4
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, cool, whisk in olive oil & season with salt and pepper, set aside.
5
Prepare barbecue grill, (spray with non-stick) grill shrimp until just pink; about 1 minunte per side, keep warm.
6
In a large bowl, combine tomato,bell pepper and lettuce, toss with leftover/cooked marinade/dressing and divide among 4 large plates.
7
Top the salad with grilled shrimp and top with corn chips and avocado slices.

401

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 2 jalapenos (seeded & finely diced), 1/3 cup tequila, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Margarita Shrimp Salad

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