Grilled Margarita Shrimp

Name: Grilled Margarita Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 bag raw jumbo shrimp (21-25), peeled, deveined and tail-on; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 each jalapeño, chopped (remove the seeds for less heat); 2 medium limes; 1 tablespoon lime zest (2 medium limes); 1 tablespoon honey, agave, maple syrup, or sugar (I used honey); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works too); 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 2 ounces tequila (I used tequila Blanco) You can also try a tequila alternative; 2 ounces triple sec (orange liqueur); 2-4 cups tap water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Infused with fresh-squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a splash of tequila this easy grilled shrimp recipe is just bursting with bright citrusy flavors and it all comes together quickly and easily.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:26:04 GMT