Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp
Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Additional Time: 1 hrs
- Total Time: 1 hrs 16 minutes
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
Directions
- 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.
- Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
- Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
- Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
- Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 4
- Calories 235
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g 19%
- Saturated Fat 2g 11%
- Cholesterol 173mg 58%
- Sodium 283mg 12%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Protein 19g
- Vitamin C 12mg 61%
- Calcium 48mg 4%
- Iron 3mg 18%
- Potassium 206mg 4%
