Best 2 Tequila Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp Recipes

**Tequila Jalapeño Marinated Shrimp: A Spicy, Succulent Seafood Delight!**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Tequila Jalapeño Marinated Shrimp, a dish that masterfully blends smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors. Succulent shrimp are lovingly marinated in a zesty mixture of tequila, zesty jalapeños, fragrant cilantro, aromatic garlic, and a touch of zesty lime. This vibrant marinade infuses each succulent morsel with a symphony of flavors, ensuring an extraordinary culinary experience. Grilled to perfection, the shrimp emerge with a beautifully charred exterior, yielding to a tender, juicy interior that bursts with an explosion of flavors in every bite. Accompany these delectable shrimp with a selection of tantalizing dipping sauces, such as a creamy avocado sauce or a tangy citrus vinaigrette, to elevate your meal to an unforgettable feast.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TEQUILA-JALAPENO MARINATED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro
5 small jalapeno chiles or 5 small serrano chilies (remove seeds if you don't like it too hot)
1/2 small yellow onion, finely minced
2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic
3 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/4 lbs shelled and deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp

Steps:

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
Insert 2 skewers onto shrimp to keep them from slipping.
Arrange kabobs onto a shallow baking dish.
Combine cilantro, chiles, onion and 1 tbsp garlic into your food processor, finely chop.
Gradually add all remaining marinade ingredients, processing until bright green paste forms.
Pour mixture over shrimp.
Cover, refrigerate 60 minutes, turning kabobs several times to marinate.
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 tbsp.
garlic and 2 tbsp.
cilantro, cook 2 minutes or until garlic softens.
Heat grill.
Discard marinade and place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or charcoal grill 6 inches from coals.
Cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Baste with garlic butter mixture.
Serve with lime wedges.

JALAPENO-TEQUILA MARINATED SHRIMP

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This dish made with the following ingredients is not too spicy. If you want to kick it up, don't seed the jalapeno.

Provided by Renae Waldner

Categories Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

SHRIMP
2 1/4 lb shelled, deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp
MARINADE
2 c coarsely chopped loosly packed fresh cilantro
4-6 jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, coursely chopped
1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 c fresh orange juice
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp tequila
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER
6 Tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
GARNISH
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

1. Thread shrimp onto 6 (10-12")metal or bamboo skewers. (If using bamboo, soak in water 20 min.) Then insert 2 skewers into each shrimp to keep them from slipping. Arrange kebobs in shallow baking dish. OR you can skip this step completely and use a grilling basket (or foil) instead.
2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, chiles, onion and 3 garlic cloves; finely chop. Gradually add all remaining marinade ingredients, processing until bright green paste forms. Pour minture over shrimp. Cover; refrigerate 30-60 min., turning several times to marinate evenly.
3. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves and cilantro; cook 2 minutes or until garlic just begins to soften, stirring constantly.
4. When ready to serve, heat grill or broiler. Drain kebobs and discard marinade. Place on grill over med heat or charcoal or broil 4-6" from heat 2-3 mins on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting with garlic-cilantro butter. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, large shrimp.
If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a grill pan over medium heat.
To make the marinade, you can use either fresh or jarred minced jalapeños. If using fresh, be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before mincing.
Feel free to adjust the amount of tequila and lime juice in the marinade to suit your taste.
Be sure to marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
When grilling the shrimp, cook them over medium heat until they are pink and opaque throughout, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These Tequila Jalapeño Marinated Shrimp are the perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. They are easy to make and packed with flavor. The shrimp are marinated in a delicious blend of tequila, jalapeños, lime juice, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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