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Tequila Lime Shrimp

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These flavorful grilled tequila lime shrimp are sure to be a hit at any BBQ or summer gathering!

several grilled tequila lime shrimp skewers

Garlic, lime, tequila, cilantro, and chili powder are a few of the marinade ingredients that give these grilled shrimp their fabulous flavor.

Tequila just screams summer to me. Straight tequila screams "never again" to me, so I put it in marinades and margarita popsicles instead. 😉

several raw shrimp on wooden skewers in tequila marinade on a white plate

These tequila lime shrimp are easily my favorite grilling recipe of the summer so far. They're super easy and taste soo good. Even my husband, who isn't the biggest seafood fan, enjoyed them. I will definitely be making them again.

This recipe is really simple. Throw the tequila lime marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag, then add the shrimp. 30 minutes later, your shrimp are ready to be threaded on the skewers.

We have a gas BBQ and grill the shrimp skewers for about 4 minutes/side. Of course that time may vary depending on how you're grilling these, but they won't take long at all.

close-up of grilled tequila lime shrimp on a skewer

Hope you enjoy these tequila shrimp and that you're getting outside and enjoying the summer weather!

Questions? Leave me a comment.

These flavorful grilled tequila lime shrimp are sure to be a hit at any BBQ or summer gathering! 

Tequila Lime Shrimp

These flavorful grilled tequila lime shrimp are sure to be a hit at any BBQ or summer gathering!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Marinade time 30 mins
Total Time 43 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound large shrimp (26-30/pound) thawed, peeled, tails on

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons silver tequila
  • Juice & zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes. 
  • If using wooden skewers, it's a good idea to soak them for 30 minutes to reduce burning/splintering.
  • Thread the shrimp onto your skewers. 
  • Preheat BBQ/grill to high. Reduce heat to medium-high, and grill the shrimp for about 4 minutes/side, or until they're cooked through, taking care not to overcook. 

Notes

  • Keep in mind any BBQ/grill/grill pan is different, so actual cooking time may vary. 
  • Serves 2 as a main dish (assuming you have some sort of side with it), or 4 as an appetizer.
Keyword tequila lime shrimp
Author Natasha Bull
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  2. Beth says

    5 stars
    A perfect summer meal! Ate these on the patio with a cocktail. Felt like a perfect summer meal. Yum!

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  3. Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats says

    Mmmm these look and sound delicious! ♡ Perfect summer BBQ shrimp recipe! Great photos too! 🙂

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  4. Cindy says

    Love it. I think you are right, straight tequilla is out for me these days, but I agree that it is so quintessential summer. This marinade looks tasty. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    Love these shrimp Natasha! My husband is a big tequila fan, straight or in food. And shrimp is one of our favorites for summer. Can't wait to try!

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