Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers
- Prep time
- 10 minutes, plus 20 minutes marinating PT10M
- Cook time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
Sweet, citrusy, and vegetal, these succulent shrimp are hearty enough to be an appetizer or entrée!
Ingredients
- 24 shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- Zest and juice of 4 limes
- 4 ounces tequila
- 8 bamboo skewers
- ½ small green cabbage, shredded
- ½ carrot, julienned
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Sprinkle raw shrimp with lime zest and tequila and let marinate for no longer than 20 minutes. Soak skewers in water while shrimp marinate.
In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, cabbage, carrot, and most of the cilantro. Add olive oil and toss.
Skewer marinated shrimp 3 per skewer, then grill over very high heat for 1–2 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook. The center of the shrimp should still be slightly translucent when removing from the grill or grill pan.
Serve grilled shrimp on bed of cabbage slaw garnished with remaining cilantro.