Best 4 Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our collection of tantalizing tequila lime shrimp tacos recipes. Embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we guide you through a symphony of textures and zesty ingredients that will leave your palate dancing with delight. From the zesty tang of our classic tequila lime shrimp tacos to the smoky allure of our blackened shrimp tacos, each recipe promises a unique explosion of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico's culinary traditions. Prepare to indulge in a fiesta of flavors as we unveil the secrets behind these tantalizing dishes, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of Mexican cuisine.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS



SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS image

Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the shrimp tacos
2-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined
3 tablespoons high-quality tequila
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 whole-wheat tortillas
For the mango-pineapple salsa
1 large ripe mango, chopped
1/4 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt, to taste
For the spicy black beans
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 14-ounce can black beans
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. To make the shrimp tacos: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the cumin and red pepper flakes, and let the flavors blend together. Add the shrimp and toss. Carefully add the tequila and flambé. Season with salt and add the dried chipotle powder. Once shrimp are cooked, add the chopped cilantro and toss. 2. In a separate nonstick skillet over low heat, heat a whole-wheat tortilla until pliable, about 2 minutes on each side. 3. Plate one tortilla per person and serve three shrimp in each taco. 4. To make the spicy black beans: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic clove. Sweat the onions for about 2 minutes. Add the cumin and the black beans. Stir and add the red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 5. To make the mango-pineapple salsa: Peel the mango and chop into small dice and place in a bowl. Chop the yellow and red bell peppers and add them to the bowl with the mango. Add the drained pineapple tidbits and chopped red onion and toss together. Squeeze some lime juice over and toss. Add the chopped cilantro, salt to taste, and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS



Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos image

Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jess N

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces sea scallops (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons tequila
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 warmed flour tortillas (9- to 10-inch)
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (1-1/2 cups) or 6 ounces chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Rinse shrimp and scallops. Cut scallops in half; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl stir together lime juice, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, tequila, garlic, pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, and pepper.
  • Add shrimp and scallops.
  • Cover; chill 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and peppers over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Add shrimp mixture to skillet; bring to boiling. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
  • Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with about 3/4 cup shrimp mixture.
  • Top with cheese. Roll. Spoon a small amount of remaining shrimp mixture with some of the juices over rolls.

TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH ORANGE JICAMA SALSA



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Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos With Orange Jicama Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories     Weeknight

Time 28m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 corn tortillas, taco sized
1/2 large jicama, peeled and diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 garlic clove, grated
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the shrimp marinade and stir. Place peeled and deveined shrimp in a resealable bag and add the marinade to coat the shrimp. Place sealed bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine jicama, orange, red onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Stir well. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium high. Add shrimp and cook for no longer than 2-3 minutes. Once shrimp starts to curl up and turn pink, flip over and cook the other side. Remove shrimp to a plate immediately so it won't continue to cook. Set aside.
  • Stack corn tortillas on top of each other and wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. To Serve: Place 2 corn tortillas on 4 plates and top each tortilla with a little of the salsa mixture and 3 pieces of shrimp per tortilla. Serve with leftover lime wedges cut into small pieces, if desired.

HONEY LIME SHRIMP TEQUILA TACOS WITH AVOCADO, PURPLE SLAW & CHIPOLTE CREMA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Honey Lime Shrimp Tequila Tacos With Avocado, Purple Slaw & Chipolte Crema Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-4010

Number Of Ingredients 22

~~ For the honey lime tequila shrimp tacos ~~
2 pounds (454 g) raw shrimps, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons raw honey
juice of 2 limes + 1 lime
1/2 cup tequila
1 medium onion, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle (optional)
2 avocados, diced
1/2 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
~~ For the slaw dressing ~~
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice [about 2-3 limes]
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup light, neutral oil, such as grapeseed
~~ For the chipotle crema ~~
1 cup (250 ml) sour cream or créme fraîche [low fat can be used]
1 to 2 pieces of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce [canned]
~~ For assembly ~~
12 - 15 homemade or store-bought good quality yellow or white corn tortilla
a handful of cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Wash, peel, devein, and dry raw shrimps. Season with salt. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, tequila, onion, cumin, and chipotle powder (if using). Mix well and toss shrimps in marinade. Chill 4 hours up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. 3. Heat grill to 400 F (205 C). Make sure to oil the grilles well. Skewer shrimps in soaked wooden sticks (this will make it easier to handle on a grill). Grill shrimps until bright or just opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Flip the shrimp skewers and cook for another 2 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Alternatively, you can also pan fry the shrimps. Set cooked shrimps aside. 4. Dice the avocados and squeeze juice from the remaining 1 lime. Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin. To make the dressing for the red cabbage slaw, put the lime juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and oil in a jar or bowl. Whisk vigourously until it emulsifies. Toss the red cabbage with the lime vinaigrette. Set aside. 5. Meanwhile, to make the chipotle crema, place the chipotles in the bowl of the food processor and give it a good whirl until it is smooth. Stir in the sour cream or créme fraîche, mixing well until the colour is even. Transfer chipotle crema in a squeeze bottle. 6. To assemble the tacos, heat tortilla in a dry pan, about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned or charred. Wrap tortilla in a cloth to prevent from drying out. Set aside, covered. 7. Place some diced avocados in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the red cabbage slaw. Remove skewers from shrimps and pile on the taco. Drizzle with the chipotle crema and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp, limes, and cilantro are essential for the best flavor.
  • Choose the right tequila: A good-quality blanco or reposado tequila is best for this recipe.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes: This will help the shrimp to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Cook the shrimp over high heat: This will help to sear the shrimp and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Serve the tacos immediately: This is when they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Tequila lime shrimp tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give these tacos a try!

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