There are few things which declare California summers like grilled shrimp and tequilla. Usually in separate moments, or side by side… Margarita anyone?! However in an instant of lazy brilliance, we combined the two to form an intoxicating bit of deliciousness.
Seared prawns or shrimp enveloped in a marinade of soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, and tequila, then licked by the flames of the grill, transforming them into summer afternoon perfection.
The soy sauce gives it the touch of seasoning and umami. The brilliance of the lime, the savory of the garlic, and the nice rounded smokiness of the tequila all balance together with the sweet, firm texture of the grilled shrimp. It was one of those things we stumbled upon by accident and has now become one of our favorite ways to cook shrimp. A simple night of asian bbq and margaritas married together.
When Good Bite requested an “Everyday Meal with a Twist”, this citrus tequila shrimp skewers recipe immediately came to mind. Here’s the Good Bite video featuring the Citrus Tequila Shrimp. Hope you get a chance to try it, but don’t forget to save some tequila for the margaritas!
-Todd
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Citrus Tequila Shrimp
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled & de-veined
1 medium clove of garlic, finely minced
1 t Sugar
2 T Vegetable Oil
2 T Tequila
1 t Soy Sauce
2 t fresh Lime Juice and extra for serving
about 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
1. To make the marinade: In bowl, mix garlic, sugar, oil, tequila, soy sauce and fresh lime juice.
2. Add shrimp to bowl of mixture. Allow shrimp to marinade in sauce for about 20 minutes.
3. Heat up your grill for direct heat grilling.
4. Skewer about 2-3 shrimp on each bamboo skewer.
5. Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is cooked (depends on size of shrimp)
6. Squeeze little bit of fresh lime juice over shrimp skewers right before serving.
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You know that y’all had me at tequila, right? Booze on my dinner! Awesome! Seriously, these look scrumptious. And easy, which is a major bonus.
witch- the recipe should be adapted for you…..3x the tequila!
Shrimp + tequila? You can’t go wrong!
Looks wonderful, easy and delicious!
Thanks
I have a chicken dish I do this way, but I bet shrimp is even better. Oh my!
I love this idea. I just developed a margarita steak recipe, but I love the shrimp ideas, especially during summer.
alison- margarita steak? let us know when you post it!
That second paragraph is brilliant – what a description. This recipe just goes to show how just a few ingredients can make a really special dish.
What a great combination of flavors! I will be sure to keep out a bit of tequila for me!
Beautiful dish! I love meals like this, especially during these warm summer months. It is really hot and humid in Minnesota today but I think these shrimp skewers would be perfect with a nice light salad. Great video too, by the way!
I love the added twist!
Who would think that simple ingredients would turn into such a tasty treat. And with strawberry margaritas that will be a perfect apéro appetizer
I am throwing a BBQ this weekend for some friends. This is going to be a tasty addition. Thanks!
Brandon
These look so succulent and amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe and great photography/video
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Stunning presentation! And such a beautiful blog!
Anything with soy sauce and lime is a go for me.
And there’s always tequila in the kitchen. Off I go…
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kim- soy sauce and limes rock!
amazing!! this looks very delicious!!!
I have never heard of prawns with tequila… Thanks! Love the presentation too.
Robyn
That sounds divine!! Grilled prawn any style is great but lime and tequila? Brilliant!
I love lime on everything grilled these are a perfect addition to my list!
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