Tequila Adobo Bbq Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tequila Adobo Bbq Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp Marinade; 1/4 cup tequila; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 cup adobo sauce (1/2 cup Adobo + 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, recipe to follow); 18 -20 pieces bacon (cut in half); seasoning salt; Adobo BBQ Sauce; 3 large dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed); 1 large chipotle chiles in adobo, clinging to it or 1 large dried pasilla pepper (stems and seeds removed); 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

Shrimp Marinade
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup adobo sauce (1/2 cup Adobo + 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, recipe to follow)
18 -20 pieces bacon (cut in half)
seasoning salt
Adobo BBQ Sauce
3 large dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)
1 large chipotle chiles in adobo, clinging to it or 1 large dried pasilla pepper (stems and seeds removed)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

1
Shrimp Marinade and Grilling: In a glass bowl, stir together Tequila, lime juice, garlic and pepper.
2
Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
3
Over marinating will result in a very strong flavor!
4
Remove shrimp from marinade, and wrap shrimp in bacon pieces.
5
Thread shrimp on skewers and lightly sprinkle with seasoning salt.
6
Grill shrimp over medium hot charcoal fire, basting with Adobo BBQ sauce.
7
Turn shrimp every 2 minutes and continue to baste.
8
The shrimp should cook for about 10 minutes.
9
Bacon will be cooked, but not crisped.
10
Serve immediately and drizzle with additional sauce.
11
BBQ Adobo Sauce: Add dried chilies (except chipotle pepper) to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water.
12
Let sit for 15 minutes.
13
Remove chilies and reserve 1/2 cup of chile water.
14
Add chile, reserved water, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin to a blender and puree.
15
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
16
Sautee puree in pan and add vinegar and sugar, bring to a boil.
17
Reduce heat and simmer until thick.
18
This should yield 2 cups of Adobo sauce.
19
I freeze the extra sauce.
20
Mix 1/2 cup of Adobo sauce with 1/2 cup of prepared BBQ sauce.
21
Differing the proportions of the mixture will give you varying degrees of spice.
22
Use this mixture to baste shrimp and drizzle remaining on shrimp.

3566

kcal

Calories

294

Fat

Carbs

208

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shrimp Marinade, 1/4 cup tequila, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tequila Adobo Bbq Shrimp 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!

Tequila Adobo Bbq Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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