Tequila Lime Shrimp
Use large shrimp for this recipe, approximately 16-20 pieces per pound. The marinade doubles as a bright zesty sauce for serving.
Servings: 4
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
Tequila lime marinade
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons silver tequila
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, shell on or peeled and deveined
Instructions
Peel and devein shrimp (if needed)
- If the shrimp are shell-on, peel and with a paring knife, make a shallow slice in the curved back and remove any debris.
Make the Vinaigrette
- Add all ingredients to the blender and blend.
Marinate the Shrimp
- Place shrimp in a ziploc bag and add ¾ cup of the marinade. Turn shrimp to coat and allow to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Grill the Shrimp
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Remove shrimp from bag and discard marinade. Grill shrimp until pink on both sides. They cook quickly, in just a few minutes. Timing depends on the size of your shrimp. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Serve with extra clean marinade as a sauce (its basically a vinaigrette). For garnish sprinkle extra chopped cilantro and a few thinly sliced jalapeno pieces around the edge. Add a lime quarter to each plate.
Notes
This brightly flavored and versatile vinaigrette is a true multi-tasker in the kitchen. It works great as a marinade and sauce for chicken and fish as well, or as a salad dressing. The heat level in this recipe is mild. If you like things spicy, add more jalapeno to your taste preference or use chiles with a higher heat rating
Note – If you don’t have a grill pan you can cook the shrimp on an outdoor grill, under the broiler, or in a fry pan over medium heat.
Nutritional calculation is not totally accurate as it includes all of the marinade (and you don't eat it all)
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg