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Grilled Margarita Shrimp

Very quick and easy shrimp skewers to make a delicious meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinate time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Sula

Equipment

  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 TB olive oil
  • 2 TB chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 TB tequila
  • 2 TB lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix all marinade ingredients together, then pour over the shrimp in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in water while shrimp is marinating.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Discard marinade.
  • Cook on the preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1027mg | Potassium: 91mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2.5mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.