TEQUILA ADOBO BBQ SHRIMP

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This shrimp is a treat. I first had this at a restaurant down in Mexico. The taste always stayed in the back of my mind. Someone else had also eaten this dish at Pappadeaux's and I promised to help find the recipe. I found something similar, but couldn't quite get the sauce right. I must have been thinking about it pretty hard, because I had a dream about how to come up with the sauce. It was a simple solution too! Maybe I should have named this "Shrimp with Dream Sauce."

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup adobo sauce (1/2 cup Adobo + 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, recipe to follow)
18 -20 pieces bacon (cut in half)
seasoning salt
3 large dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)
1 large chipotle chiles in adobo, clinging to it or 1 large dried pasilla pepper (stems and seeds removed)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Shrimp Marinade and Grilling: In a glass bowl, stir together Tequila, lime juice, garlic and pepper.
  • Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Over marinating will result in a very strong flavor!
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, and wrap shrimp in bacon pieces.
  • Thread shrimp on skewers and lightly sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  • Grill shrimp over medium hot charcoal fire, basting with Adobo BBQ sauce.
  • Turn shrimp every 2 minutes and continue to baste.
  • The shrimp should cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Bacon will be cooked, but not crisped.
  • Serve immediately and drizzle with additional sauce.
  • BBQ Adobo Sauce: Add dried chilies (except chipotle pepper) to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chilies and reserve 1/2 cup of chile water.
  • Add chile, reserved water, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin to a blender and puree.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
  • Sautee puree in pan and add vinegar and sugar, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until thick.
  • This should yield 2 cups of Adobo sauce.
  • I freeze the extra sauce.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of Adobo sauce with 1/2 cup of prepared BBQ sauce.
  • Differing the proportions of the mixture will give you varying degrees of spice.
  • Use this mixture to baste shrimp and drizzle remaining on shrimp.

Md Shakib10
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These shrimp were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Meer rind
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but these were actually really good! The sauce was amazing.


Vanna Chadis
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These shrimp were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavor was great.


Togsbiligt Batjargal
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I made these shrimp for my family and they loved them! The sauce was especially delicious.


Fariha Aqib
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These shrimp were delicious! The perfect party appetizer.


Kimberly Kelley
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These shrimp were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of the tequila and adobo sauce.


Jordan Phamus
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Loved these shrimp! The tequila marinade gave them a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making them again.


Adelugba Omolade
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The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Antony Smith
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These shrimp were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ayesha Azhar
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Babra Azhar
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These shrimp were delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the adobo sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


gassan 92_92
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp were perfect! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked just right. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Victor Casanova
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The shrimp were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding a little more liquid to the marinade.


Aqeel Ahmed
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These shrimp were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of the tequila and adobo sauce. I will definitely be making them again.


Ofentse Molekwa
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I made these shrimp for dinner last night and they were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zeeshanalvi57
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Wow, these shrimp were amazing! The adobo sauce was perfect and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mwesigwa Graston
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These shrimp were a hit at my last party! The tequila marinade gave them a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


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