Chipotle-Tequila Shrimp

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chipotle tequila shrimp

Our grill has sure been getting a workout every evening. We grill everything โ€“ veggies, meat, and even fruit. If you follow me on facebook and instagram then you might have seen some of my grilling adventures on the eHow food blog, and if you donโ€™t follow my social media adventures I totally forgive you.

Here are a few of my latest grilling recipes:

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I donโ€™t always use the outdoor grill. If itโ€™s too hot or we are running low on propane then I spark up a ridged griddle pan on my stovetop, which is how I cooked these easy to make chipotle-tequila shrimp.

shrimp on a stick

These shrimp are so light, but delicious packed with traditional Latin flavors. Tequila and chipotle โ€“ whatโ€™s not to love? These shrimp are marinated in a simple mixture of smoky and spicy chipotle chiles, spiked with tequila, and a splash of fresh tangy lime juice.

I made these for some hungry friends for dinner and I should have probably made a double batch. These shrimp were addicting right off the stick, but even better with a side of cilantro lime rice.

marinated shrimp

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Chipotle-Tequila Shrimp

Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
These shrimp are so light, but delicious packed with traditional Latin flavors. Tequila and chipotle โ€“ whatโ€™s not to love? These shrimp are marinated in a simple mixture of smoky and spicy chipotle chiles, spiked with tequila, and a splash of fresh tangy lime juice.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons reposado tequila
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Handful cilantro, chopped
  • 2 pounds extra-large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on

Instructions 

  • Preheat a grill or griddle pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the melted butter, tequila, lime juice, and minced chile.
  • Thread the shrimp onto skewers and rub the marinade all over the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Oil the grate. Grill the shrimp over moderate heat, until just cooked through, 7 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 1336mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Hoang says:

    Very good!