Tequila Lime Shrimp Food

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• 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.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, tequila, cilantro, lime juice, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper, oregano, and seasoned salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the olive oil mixture over the shrimp; toss to combine. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.
• Place a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shrimp in the skillet until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes. Place them on skewers and grill for 3 minutes on each side.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP ZOODLES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tequila, lime zest and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes., Add olive oil and remaining butter; stir in shrimp and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink and zucchini is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and additional lime zest.

TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients to make marinade.
• Place the shrimp in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
• Marinate one hour.
• If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Thread shrimp on skewers. Grill about 3 minutes a side.
• For sauce, stir remaining ingredients together until well blended.

TEQUILA LIME MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine tequilla, lime juice and honey. Bring just to a boil to melt honey and evaporate most of the alcohol. Set aside.
• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add lemon, onion, bay leaves and peppercorns to boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add salad shrimp and simmer until shrimp are thawed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain shrimp and place in bowl. Add Tequilla mixture, cilantro and jalapeno to shrimp and toss.
• Chill in refrigerator, covered until ready to use or for a quick chill, place bowl over ice. Serve on platter with endive spears, crackers or alone with toothpicks for spearing.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
• Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
• Add shrimp and scallops.
• Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
• Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
• Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• To make tequila-lime marinade: Combine 1/4 cup of the tequila and the lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, jalapeno and black pepper in a medium bowl. To make tequila-lime shrimp: Toss the marinade over the shrimp, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and toss the mixture with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the cilantro and salt. Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, remove the pan from the stove and add 4 Tbsp. of tequila to the pan. (You can avoid a dangerous flare-up by removing the pan from the stove.) Drain the shrimp from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Toss one-quarter of the shrimp into the pan. Return the pan to the stove and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing or stirring the shrimp. Cook another 2 minutes and, using a slotted spoon or spatula, place the shrimp on a serving plate. Repeat the steps with the rest of the shrimp. Always remove the pan from the stove when tossing in the next batch of shrimp. Cook another 2 minutes and, using a slotted spoon or spatula, place the shrimp on a serving plate. Repeat the steps with the rest of the shrimp. Always remove the pan from the stove when tossing in the next batch of shrimp.