Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Nutrition Info

235.2 calories
carbohydrate: 3.8 g
cholesterol: 172.9 mg
fat: 14.6 g
fiber: 0.9 g
protein: 18.8 g
saturatedFat: 2.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 282.5 mg
sugar: 0.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag, add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.

  2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.

  3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.

  4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.

  5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

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