Tequila Shrimp Recipe

Name: Tequila Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Marinade; 1/3 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, with seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Other; 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; kosher salt; 2 fresh limes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

Marinade
1/3 cup tequila
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, with seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Other
32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher salt
2 fresh limes, cut into wedges

1
To make the marinade: whisk the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
2
Put the shrimp in a large zip-lock heavy-duty plastic bag; pour in the marinade.
3
Press the air out and seal bag; turn the bag to distribute the marinade; place in a bowl, and refrigerate 30-45 minutes.
4
Remove shrimp from bag and discard marinade.
5
Thread shrimp onto skewers; season with salt.
6
Grill over direct heat 2-4 minutes, until the shrimp are just opaque in the center and firm to touch, turning once halfway through grilling time.
7
Remove from grill and serve warm with lime wedges.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1/3 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 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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