Tequila Lime Shrimp
This grilled tequila lime shrimp recipe has an irresistible quick marinade. These sizzling and flavorful shrimp are sure to be a hit at any BBQ or summer party!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Marinade time30 minutes mins
Total Time43 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tequila lime shrimp
Servings: 4
- 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
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.
- 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.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg