Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp

Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp will add pop to your summer grilling with the bold taste of Tabasco and tartness of lime.

The shrimp is marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic and a few spices to give it a zesty and tangy taste.

This yummy Grilling Recipe can be served as an appetizer, a main course or as a topping for salads or tacos.

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Why do Chefs love Tabasco?

Tabasco sauce is known for its unique and distinct flavor.

It has a tangy, spicy and slightly acidic taste that adds a kick to a variety of dishes.

The combination of heat, tanginess and complexity of flavors can enhance the overall taste of food and make it more enjoyable for those who appreciate spicy flavors.

Chef Justin Smillie, of Upland in New York City and author of “Slow Fires: Mastering New Ways to Braise, Roast and Grill,” relies on a good quality vinegar and roasted garlic butter spiked with a bold flavor like Tabasco Sauce to bring heat and add life to the flavors on the grill for game day.

With its combination of bold flavors, this dish is sure to become a hit at any gathering or family dinner.

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Why not serve up some tequila soda – a simple highball cocktail perfect for a summer day.

And for a spin on shrimp skewers, try these bacon wrapped jalapeno shrimp kabobs with pineapple.

A special thanks to Tabasco.com for this tailgaiting recipe.

Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp Ingredients

This recipe makes 4 servings.

To make this grilled tequila lime shrimp recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• red bell peppers
• limes
• Tabasco Original Red Sauce
• olive oil
• silver tequila
• cilantro sprigs
• chives
• garlic
• ginger
• fresh lime juice
• agave
• kosher salt
• jumbo head-on and tail-on shrimp

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To prepare the Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

1. Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring ingredients like tequila, lime juice, and Tabasco sauce.
2. Knife and Cutting Board: For chopping ingredients such as red bell peppers, cilantro, and chives.
3. Grater or Microplane: For grating garlic and ginger.
4. Mixing Bowl: To prepare the marinade by combining tequila, lime juice, garlic, and spices.
5. Whisk: For thoroughly mixing the marinade ingredients.
6. Large Resealable Plastic Bag or Shallow Dish: To marinate the shrimp evenly.
7. Skewers (Metal or Soaked Bamboo): For threading the shrimp and red bell peppers before grilling.
8. Grilling Tongs: For safely turning the skewers on the grill.

These tools will assist you in creating a zesty and flavorful Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp dish, perfect as an appetizer, main course, or topping for salads or tacos.

How to Make Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp

Heat grill to medium-high heat and place peppers over flame until charred. Repeat with limes, charring flesh side then set aside.

In food processor, puree charred, roasted peppers 30 seconds.

In large mixing bowl, combine pureed red peppers, pepper sauce, olive oil, tequila, cilantro, chives, garlic, ginger, lime juice, agave and salt over ice and allow to stand 20 minutes.

Remove from ice, submerge shrimp in marinade and allow to stand 30-40 minutes so marinade can fully penetrate shrimp.

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Heat grill to medium-high heat and grill shrimp 2 minutes per side until completely cooked.

Serve immediately with grilled limes as garnish.

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