How to Make Margarita Grilled Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the delicious flavors of a perfectly grilled dish, especially when it involves succulent shrimp and the zesty kick of a classic margarita. With this recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp, you can bring a taste of the tropics right to your backyard or kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or simply craving a taste of the beach, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons tequila
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 190mg