Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Tequila; 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 2 Tablespoons Cholula Hot Sauce, Adjusted For Spice Preference; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Tails Removed; 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced; 1 package Flour Tortillas Or Your Favorite Taco Shell, 8-10 Count; 1 whole Tomato, Diced; 2 whole Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Diced; Garnishes: Salsa And Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Tequila
1/4 cups Lime Juice
2 Tablespoons Cholula Hot Sauce, Adjusted For Spice Preference
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Tails Removed
1/2 whole Onion, Sliced
1 package Flour Tortillas Or Your Favorite Taco Shell, 8-10 Count
1 whole Tomato, Diced
2 whole Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Diced
Garnishes: Salsa And Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

1
In a medium sized bowl, mix together tequila, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil to make shrimp marinade.
2
Add shrimp and marinate it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3
Preheat a grill pan to medium high heat (you can of course use a real grill, but just place the shrimp on skewers if you do).
4
Once the pan is pre-heated place shrimp and the sliced onions on the grill pan, pouring some of the marinade over the top.
5
Cook shrimp until they are opaque and cooked through, rotating once.
6
It should be about 7 minutes.
7
Remove shrimp from grill pan and let the onions cook a few more minutes.
8
Assemble tacos by topping a tortilla with shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, onions and a little more hot sauce if you want more heat.
9
Garnish with shredded cheese and salsa if desired.
10
Enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Tequila, 1/4 cups Lime Juice, 2 Tablespoons Cholula Hot Sauce, Adjusted For Spice Preference, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos 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.

Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

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