Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Total Time
1h 26m
20m prep · 66m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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This recipe for lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers makes an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cups olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 6 woodens skewers , 10 inch
  • 1 large lime , quartered

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl until well blended; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate placed about 4 inches from the heat source.

  4. 4

    Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto the prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.

  5. 5

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

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