Margarita Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Hot and fresh, these Margarita Grilled Shrimp are flavorful, and lightly caramelized thanks to the brown sugar in the saucy marinade. This recipe is easy and fast, making the perfect appetizer for around 6 or a great dinner for 3 or 4. Paired perfectly with easy-to-make lime-a-ritas, you have a delightful and fantastic summertime recipe.
Margarita Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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- 20 XL shrimp
Marinade
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) oil
- ¼ cup (59 ml) tequila
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, chopped
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt to taste
- Handful of cilantro
Easy Lime-A-Ritas
- 2 cans lime frozen concentrate, mostly thawed
- 1 can water
- 1 can tequila
- The night before or the morning of, combine the lime concentrate, water, and tequila in a freezer-safe container. Freeze.
- Half an hour before you are ready to cook, combine the marinade ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Toss the shrimp into the marinade and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to an hour.
- Swap out your cooking grids for a griddle or place a cast iron frying pan onto the cooking grids and preheat your barbecue to high.
- When you are ready to cook, toss the shrimp and marinade onto the griddle or into the frying pan. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp reach 120°F (49°C).
- Layer the shrimp onto a platter with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
- Serve the lime-a-ritas in salt-rimmed glasses with the shrimp.
This Margarita Grilled Shrimp recipe is super fast and easy. The lightly charred, barbecue flavor is perfect with the cooling lime-a-ritas and creates a delightful, party atmosphere. Add some swing to your next summer barbecue with this great seafood appetizer recipe. What is your favorite way to grill shrimp? Share your shrimp BBQ recipes, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
Gather together the ingredients
Make sure every shrimp is coated, marinate 30 mins
Grill on a preheated griddle
Grill for 4+ minutes per side, until they turn pink
Keep them moving
Serve right away alongside your fresh and icy Lime-A-Ritas
Top with lime, cilantro, and jalapeno
Enjoy as part of a meal or a delicious appetizer
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Gather together the ingredients
Make sure every shrimp is coated, marinate 30 mins
Grill on a preheated griddle
Grill for 4+ minutes per side, until they turn pink
Keep them moving
Serve right away alongside your fresh and icy Lime-A-Ritas
Top with lime, cilantro, and jalapeno
Enjoy as part of a meal or a delicious appetizer