Tequila Lime Shrimp

November 27, 2024

45

easy

5

  • Prepare the Shrimp:
    • Peel and devein the shrimp, then set them aside.
  • Make the Marinade:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
    • Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Marinate the Shrimp:
    • Add the cleaned shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
    • Let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
  • Reduce the Marinade:
    • While the shrimp marinates, transfer the leftover marinade to a sauce pot.
    • Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the marinade to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the marinade has reduced by half (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Grill the Shrimp:
    • Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve:
    • Drizzle the reduced marinade over the grilled shrimp before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
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Ingredients:

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18 shrimp - get them with the shells still on and peel and de-vein them yourself.
0.5cup tequila
1 juice of lime
1tablespoon honey
1Clove garlic chopped
2tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
1teaspoon kosher salt
0.5teaspoon ground pepper fresh, black

Directions

1.
Prepare the Shrimp
Peel and devein the shrimp, then set them aside.
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2.
Make the Marinade
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro. | 2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Mark as complete
3.
Marinate the Shrimp
1. Add the cleaned shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. | 2. Let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
Mark as complete
4.
Reduce the Marinade
1. While the shrimp marinates, transfer the leftover marinade to a sauce pot. | 2. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the marinade to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the marinade has reduced by half (about 5-7 minutes).
Mark as complete
5.
Grill the Shrimp
Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
Mark as complete
6.
Serve
Drizzle the reduced marinade over the grilled shrimp before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Mark as complete

Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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