Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Tequilla; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 small onion, quartered; 2 bay leaves; 8 peppercorns; 1 (1-pound) bag frozen salad shrimp; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Tequilla
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon, quartered
1 small onion, quartered
2 bay leaves
8 peppercorns
1 (1-pound) bag frozen salad shrimp
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped

1
In a small saucepan combine tequilla, lime juice and honey.
2
Bring just to a boil to melt honey and evaporate most of the alcohol.
3
Set aside.
4
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
5
Add lemon, onion, bay leaves and peppercorns to boiling water.
6
Simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add salad shrimp and simmer until shrimp are thawed, about 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Drain shrimp and place in bowl.
9
Add Tequilla mixture, cilantro and jalapeno to shrimp and toss.
10
Chill in refrigerator, covered until ready to use or for a quick chill, place bowl over ice.
11
Serve on platter with endive spears, crackers or alone with toothpicks for spearing.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Tequilla, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 lemon, quartered, and more.

Yes, Tequila Lime Marinated 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.

Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp

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