Tequila Lime Shrimp

This recipe outlines how to prepare and cook 1lb of tequila shrimp, including marinade, and sauce.

Tequila Shrimp Recipe

**Recipe is for 1 pound of jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined**

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Extra

      • Jalapeño slices (optional)

 

 

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño diced
  • 1/3 cup light beer
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped

 

Directions

  1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a container
  2. Transfer to a blender, blend thoroughly
  3. Put shrimp into a bowl
  4. Pour marinade into bowl with shrimp
  5. Cover and let sit in fridge at least 30 minutes

 

  1. Place sauce pan over medium heat and add olive oil
  2. Add shallot and jalapeno and cook until brown
  3. Turn heat to medium high and add beer
  4. Cook beer until about 1 Tbsp of liquid is left (should take around 5 minutes)
  5. Turn heat down to medium
  6. Add cream, salt, pepper, and sugar
  7. Stir until cream thickens
  8. Stir in the lime and cilantro before serving

 

  1. Take shrimp out of fridge and skewer them on wooden skewers
  2. Place shrimp skewers on a flat skillet then place the skillet on the grill
  3. Cook at around 300-350 degrees for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked throughout 

 

  • Serve with sauce drizzled over shrimp or on the side
  • Garnish with cilantro and jalapenos (optional)

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