Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp
A vibrant and zesty grilled shrimp recipe that combines tequila and lime for a delicious summer dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a bowl: In a bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers: Carefully thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp: Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with corn salad, cilantro-lime rice, or guacamole for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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