Best 9 Tequila Lime Butter Sauce Recipes

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**Tequila Lime Butter Sauce: A Flavorful Trio of Ingredients**

Tequila lime butter sauce is a delectable fusion of three distinct ingredients that come together to create a symphony of flavors. This sauce is a versatile condiment that can elevate the taste of various dishes, from grilled meats and seafood to roasted vegetables and pasta. Its unique combination of tangy lime, aromatic tequila, and rich butter creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant color and enticing aroma, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

**Recipe 1: Tequila Lime Butter Sauce (Traditional)**

This classic recipe forms the foundation of the tequila lime butter sauce. It showcases the harmonious blend of tequila, lime juice, and butter, resulting in a sauce that is both flavorful and versatile. The zesty lime cuts through the richness of the butter, while the tequila adds a subtle warmth and depth of flavor. This sauce is perfect for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, as well as roasted vegetables or pasta.

**Recipe 2: Chipotle Tequila Lime Butter Sauce**

This variation introduces a smoky and spicy twist to the traditional tequila lime butter sauce. The addition of chipotle peppers adds a subtle heat and smokiness, creating a sauce that is both complex and captivating. This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, particularly those with a bold flavor profile, such as flank steak or pork chops. It also complements roasted vegetables and grilled shrimp.

**Recipe 3: Cilantro Tequila Lime Butter Sauce**

This recipe incorporates the vibrant flavors of cilantro to create a refreshing and herbaceous sauce. The cilantro adds a bright and zesty note that perfectly complements the tangy lime and rich butter. This sauce is an excellent choice for grilled fish, seafood, or chicken, as well as roasted vegetables and grilled shrimp. Its vibrant green color will add a pop of color to your dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEQUILA LIME WINGS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound of chicken wings, cut into segments, tips removed and discarded
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon agave syrup, sometimes called nectar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the wings at home:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet in a single layer. Put in the preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the wings from the oven to a bowl and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to finish at the event on the barbecue.
  • For the Tequila Lime sauce at home:
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag and combine well.
  • For the wings tailgaiting:
  • Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F, prepared for indirect heat. Add all the wings and cook for 10 to 15 minutes to reheat and get some grill marks, turning after 7 minutes. Remove the wings from the grill to a serving bowl. Add the sauce and toss to combine

LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Blender     Dairy     Garlic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Tequila Lime Sauce Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-114543

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c white tequila
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp onion, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 c heavy cream
1 stick butter, cold

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except cream and butter in a skillet to a boil over high. Stir in cream and simmer for 3 mins. Whisk in butter and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

GUY FIERI'S TEQUILA-LIME WINGS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon agave syrup (sometimes called agave nectar)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the wings: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the wings with salt and pepper and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Cook until just brown and crisp, about 45 minutes.
  • Make the sauce: Combine the lime zest and juice, tequila, agave syrup, cumin, adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon pepper in a bowl. Pour over the warm wings and let marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to high. Grill the wings until marked, 10 to 15 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and cook until slightly thick, about 8 minutes (you can do this on the grill as well). Drizzle the wings with the sauce and top with cilantro, if desired.

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE



TEQUILA LIME SAUCE image

Categories     Sauce     Citrus

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup white tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a sautJ pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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This is a good recipe that I found in Epicurian Recipes Website and posted it for CJAY in the topic thread, but here it is for public review.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups cream, plus 2 tablespoons (or can use half-and-half cream or evaporated milk)
1 shallot, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, diced
grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and shallot with tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
  • Add cream and cook until reduced by half. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Add green onions and tomatoes to hot pasta pot and stir. Add drained pasta and sauce and mix well.
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.6, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 186.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 13.2

TEQUILA LIME CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This tequila lime cranberry sauce is truly special. The result is amazing for a tiny bit of extra effort. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium limes
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup tequila
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Transfer zest and juice to a small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TEQUILA LIME CURD



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The lime curd may be made up to 1 day in advance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons grated lime zest, plus 6 tablespoons fresh juice (from 8 limes)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons Cointreau (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; add egg yolks, lime zest and juice, butter and salt and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Strain curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in tequila and Cointreau, if using. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface to keep a skin from forming. Refrigerate 1 hour.

COPY CAT - RED LOBSTER TEQUILA LIME SAUCE



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This is a copy cat Red Lobster recipe for their Tequila Lime Sauce. This was an eHow recipe by Maria Scinto.

Provided by jnavarrete

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice (squeezed)
2 tablespoons shallots (minced)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except for the butter and heavy cream into a saucepan.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil and then allow it simmer until it has reduced by half.
  • Stir in the heavy cream slowly and simmer it for 3 minutes.
  • Cut the butter into small chunks and whisk it into the saucepan.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and continue to whisk until the butter has melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  • Pour it over the Aztec chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 81.4, Sodium 500.3, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • For a tangy and savory sauce, use freshly squeezed lime juice and zest.
  • To add a bit of heat, use a hotter variety of chili pepper, such as cayenne or serrano.
  • If you don't have tequila on hand, you can substitute another type of alcohol, such as vodka or white wine.
  • Be sure to simmer the sauce until it has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite grilled or roasted meats, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tequila lime butter sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. With its bright citrus flavor, creamy texture, and subtle heat, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, tequila lime butter sauce is the perfect way to add a touch of zesty flavor to your meals. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to dress up your favorite foods, give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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