Tequila Lime Shrimp

5 from 4 votes

Try this easy tequila lime shrimp recipe if you love margaritas! Bursting with citrus flavor, tequila shrimp captures the flavor of summer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

¾ pounds shrimp thawed, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed or store bought
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper fakes
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate

Combine tequila, lime juice, oil and spices. Marinate shrimp in a covered bowl or ziplock back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
3 tablespoons tequila , 3 tablespoons lime juice , 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , ¼ teaspoon red pepper fakes, black pepper, ¾ pounds shrimp

Grill

Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between shrimp to allow them to cook evenly.
Preheat grill to medium high. Brush grill grate with olive oil.
Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
Flip and grill 2-3 minutes on the other side until translucent and pink.

Stovetop

To make on the stovetop, simply omit the bamboo skewers and sauté traditionally. Follow marinating step above.
Heat oil over medium high heat in pan. When oil moves around the pan easily, add shrimp. (They will sizzle when they hit the pan.)
Sauté the shrimp for about three minutes per side, until pink and completely opaque- this is how you’ll know when they are done.

Video

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Notes

Because this marinade is slightly acidic with the addition of lime juice, don't marinate for longer than two hours! Otherwise this marinade will begin to break down the shrimp meat itself, creating a mushy mess. It's not a safety issue to marinate longer, but they lose texture!
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing through the head and tail ends for stability. Don’t overcrowd the skewers; leave a little space between each shrimp to ensure even cooking.
One of the best parts of cooking shrimp is that it's so easy to tell when they are done. They are floppy and gray when they are first cooking, and when they are done they'll be a perfect pink with a red tail.

Variations

Honey Lime Shrimp – Add a touch of honey (or agave) to sweeten it up!
Margarita Shrimp – Add a crack of sea salt to the finished product and you’ll have a true margarita shrimp- so good!
A Mexican Spin – for an added burst of Mexican flavor, throw a table spoon of cilantro and a teaspoon of cumin in the marinade. If you really want to spice it up, add a teaspoon of diced jalapeño!

Storage Tips

You can refrigerate this tequila lime shrimp for up to 2-3 days, wrapped in an airtight container.

Tequila shrimp also freezes beautifully! Flash freeze your remaining shrimp on a sheet pan to keep them from sticking once you add them to a container or freezer bag. Freeze safely for up to 3-4 months.

Shrimp makes great leftovers when served cold! If you must reheat, don't use the microwave. Instead, add to a sauté pan with a pat of butter. Warm them through for just a minute or two over low heat, until they are just barely hot to the touch.

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