Margarita Grilled Shrimp

This margarita grilled shrimp recipe features a marinade of cilantro, lime, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and olive oil for a full-flavored kick.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons tequila
• 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 3

Combine shrimp, oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto the prepared skewers.