Tequila Lime Shrimp

Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe

Tequila lime shrimp is one of the most popular Mexican recipes.

The main ingredients are shrimp and tequila.

This dish is great for making shrimp tacos, especially with flour tortillas.

Tequila Lime Shrimp Marinade

Here are the ingredients used as the marinade:

• Garlic
• Paprika
• Tequila
• Lime juice
• Cilantro

Cook’s Tips

To make the best sizzling Tequila Lime Shrimp just like your favorite Mexican restaurant, please follow my tips below:

• Use a cast iron skillet to make the shrimp.
• Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper and paprika for extra flavors.
• Saute the garlic and shrimp on high heat then drizzle in the tequila. The alcohol is going to vaporize in high heat and the shrimp will be infused with the intoxicating tequila flavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Add the Shrimp to Zoodles

Other than shrimp tacos, you can also add the shrimp as toppings to zoodles or zucchini noodles, such as this recipe on Taste of Home.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 186 calories per serving.

What to Serve with This Recipe?

Serve this dish with other Mexican recipes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Cilantro Lime Rice

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade

Asparagus with Lemon Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Bacon Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes

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Tequila Lime Shrimp

Servings 3 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Tequila Lime Shrimp is a Mexican recipe made of shrimp, tequila, lime and cilantro. This is an easy and budget-friendly recipe. It takes 15 mins to make and so good!

Calories 186 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 12 oz. peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 pinches salt
• 3 dashes ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

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Directions

1. 1
   Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika.
2. 2

   Heat up a skillet (cast-iron skillet preferred) and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic for a little bit before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they turn slightly charred and burned. Drizzle in the tequila, toss the skillet a few times. Add the lime juice, stir to combine well.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap with warm tortilla.

   

Recipe Notes

If you don't consume alcohol, you can skip the tequila and it will still taste good.

Nutrition Facts

Tequila Lime Shrimp

Amount Per Serving (3 people)

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 286mg95%

Sodium 1141mg50%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Mexican Recipes

Cuisine: Shrimp

Keyword: Tequila Lime Shrimp