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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!
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
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Cooking 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
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.
This recipe is only 169 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Tequila Lime Shrimp
Serve this dish with other Mexican recipes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Tequila Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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 cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) and add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic for a moment before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they are slightly charred. Drizzle in the tequila and toss the skillet a few times. Finally, add the lime juice and stir to combine well.
- Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap it in a warm tortilla.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made it was delicious I ate with white rice and Rusian salad
Hi, Laly. Very glad you enjoyed it.
I Loved this, but did swap out the corriander out for fresh Dill. I’m one of those who can not stand Corriander, would loved to have use fresh Sage but not the right season, down here in Australia. But was happy with the Dill, served on white rice and spooned juices over the top. Will differently be making this again . Thanks Bee
Hi Lindi, glad to know that dill worked well for your version.
Absolutely gorgeous!
I made this recipe for lunch just now. Finger licking good.
I served it with a spicy guacamole and tortillas.
I regularly visit your website when in search of inspiration for spicy non European food.
Thanks for it.
Thank you! :)