Tequila Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced with seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander, ground; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32); salt, kosher or sea salt; 2 limes

Servings: persons

1/3 cup tequila
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced with seeds
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32)
salt, kosher or sea salt
2 limes

1
For the marinade: Whisk together the first 7 ingredients.
2
Place shrimp in a large ziplock bag and add marinade, pressing out the air and tossing to coat.
3
Refrigerate 30-45 minutes.
4
Remove shrimp from bag, thread on skewers, and discard marinade. Sprinkle with salt.
5
Grill over direct high heat until shrimp are just opaque this is one to 2 minutes per side. Watch carefully because shrimp overcook so quickly.
6
Remove from grill and serve warm with lime wedges.

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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: 1/3 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tequila 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 Shrimp

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