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 recipes 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
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Ingredients for grilled shrimp
- 2 red bell peppers, stemmed and de-seeded
- 4 limes, cut in half
- 6 tablespoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for the grill
- 1/4 cup silver tequila
- 25 cilantro sprigs, chiffonade
- 1/2 cup chives, cut into long, thin strips
- 6 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 piece ginger (1-inch long), grated
- 1/8 cup fresh lime juice, plus zest
- 2 tablespoons agave
- kosher salt, to taste
- 16 jumbo head-on and tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions for 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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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.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers, stemmed and de-seeded
- 4 limes, cut in half
- 6 tablespoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for the grill
- 1/4 cup silver tequila
- 25 cilantro sprigs, chiffonade
- 1/2 cup chives, cut into long, thin strips
- 6 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 piece ginger (1-inch long), grated
- 1/8 cup fresh lime juice, plus zest
- 2 tablespoons agave
- kosher salt, to taste
- 16 jumbo head-on and tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- 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.
- 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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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 246Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 816mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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