Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Tequila Orange Grilled Shrimp recipe, where succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of tequila, orange juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection, delivering a burst of vibrant flavors in every bite.
Accompany this main course with an array of delectable side dishes, including a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a tangy dressing, a flavorful Grilled Pineapple Salsa bursting with tropical sweetness, and a creamy Avocado Crema that adds a rich and luscious touch to your meal.
For a satisfying vegetarian option, explore our equally enticing Grilled Halloumi Skewers, where firm halloumi cheese is marinated in herbs and grilled until golden brown, offering a savory and satisfying alternative.
Complete your culinary adventure with a sweet and tangy Orange Tequila Margarita, a classic cocktail infused with the vibrant flavors of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, providing the perfect ending to your delightful dining experience.
TEQUILA-GRILLED SHRIMP
The citrus marinade for the shrimp is spiked with tequila, which makes for a very flavorful grilled appetizer, or serve over rice for a quick and easy dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium nonreactive bowl, stir together shrimp, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill shrimp until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a platter and top with jalapeno. Serve shrimp with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 18 g
HONEY-TEQUILA GLAZED SHRIMP
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an indoor grill plate over high heat.
- Whisk together the honey, clementine juice, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, lime zest and juice and 2 ounces of the tequila in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes at room temperature
- Set a strainer over a bowl and drain the shrimp completely, reserving the marinade for later. Grill the shrimp on both sides until super charred and no longer opaque in the middle, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp and stir to coat in the sauce. Turn off the flame, then add the remaining 2 ounces tequila. Turn the flame back on to medium high and carefully tilt the pan to ignite the tequila (you can also use a match or lighter to flambe the tequila off heat). Once the flames subside, plate and serve.
GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP
Steps:
- Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
- Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
- Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
- Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
- Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
TEQUILA-ORANGE GRILLED SHRIMP
This is one of those recipes that you will treasure. I make this allot for entertaining and everyone always RAVES about it. I ALWAYS make the Lime Cilantro Rice and Avocado Salad posted by me with this dish. The combination is a truly amazing meal. That is guaranteed to impress! Hint: DO NOT make this marinade ahead (like the day before) the zest will cause it to get very bitter tasting! Also it says to cook mixture 7-8 minutes until gets thick and syrupy. I low boil it for 20-25 minute and it still isn't that thick, but it works! This is a Martha Stewart recipe.
Provided by Reefbubbles
Categories Spicy
Time 55m
Yield 12-14 shrimp, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- In a shallow sauce pan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila and shallots.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in butter; keep warm.
- Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat.
- Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp.
- Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 180.4, Sodium 190.2, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 23.8
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Frozen shrimp can be used, but they will not be as flavorful.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook them until they are pink and opaque.
- The tequila-orange marinade can be made ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the shrimp with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This tequila-orange grilled shrimp recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful tequila-orange marinade and then grilled to perfection. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables, for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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