Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp Recipe). Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr16 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp Recipe

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

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate and place about 4 inches from heat source.

Step 4

Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers 5 to 6 per skewer.

Step 5

Cook uncovered on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink turning once for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 235.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 14.6g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol: 172.9mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 215.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 12.2mg 20%

Folate: 6.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 48.2mg 5%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 33.9mg 12%

Potassium: 206.2mg 6%

Sodium: 282.5mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 131.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.