MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP

Name: MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 1 h 36 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. raw jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined; • 1/3 c. olive oil; • 2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped; • 1 tsp. minced jalapeno; • 1 T. brown sugar; • 1 tsp. smoked paprika; • 1 tsp. chili powder; • 1 tsp. garlic powder; • 1 tsp. onion powder; • 1 tsp. cumin; • 1 tsp. kosher salt; • 1/2 tsp. black pepper; • 2 tsp. tequila, optional; • thin slices of fresh lime, if placing shrimp on skewers; • chopped cilantro; • wedges of fresh lime, for squeezing over top of grilled shrimp

5 steps

Prep:1h 30minCook:6min

Jumbo shrimp are marinated in the flavors found in many Mexican dishes. A splash of tequila is included for the margarita effect, but you can certainly leave it out if you prefer - this dish is awesome either way!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:01:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories289.8 kcal (14%)

Total Fat19.9 g (28%)

Carbs5.5 g (2%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein23.5 g (47%)

Sodium623.2 mg (31%)

Fiber0.7 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbshrimp

raw, jumbo, 16 to 20 per pound, peeled and deveined

⅓ colive oil

2garlic cloves

large, roughly chopped

1 tspjalapeno

minced

1 Tbrown sugar

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 tspchili powder

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tsponion powder

1 tspcumin

1 tspkosher salt

½ tspblack pepper

2 tsptequila

optional

fresh lime

n, if placing shrimp on skewers

cilantro

chopped

fresh lime

for squeezing over top of grilled shrimp

Instructions

Step 1

Shrimp can be grilled with or without skewers. If using wood skewers, start soaking them in water.

Step 2

Place shrimp in a wide shallow bowl and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl with high sides, combine all ingredients from olive oil through black pepper. Use an immersion blender to completely process until there are no sizable pieces. Or use a food processor or blender. Pour marinade over shrimp and gently stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, folding gently about halfway through.

Step 4

Drizzle tequila over the shrimp, if desired, and gently fold to combine. If using skewers, thread shrimp onto skewers, with a folded slice of lime in between shrimp (see skewer photos in post).

Step 5

Heat grill to medium-high. Make sure grates are clean, and then oil them well. Set shrimp on grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or just until shrimp are no longer opaque and have some nice char. Smaller shrimp will take less time. Place shrimp on a platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top.

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