Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp Recipes

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SOUTHWEST ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp image

Toast your friends with these zesty shrimp appetizers, marinated in a tangy lime, tequila, and cilantro blend, then quick-broiled.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 4h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb. (about 30) large tiger (striped) shrimp, shelled, tails left on and deveined

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
  • Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 0 g

ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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Toast the New Year with this five-ingredient dip, finished in 10 minutes. The refreshing lime flavor is a change from the usual shrimp sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons refrigerated honey mustard salad dressing
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila, if desired
32 deveined shelled cooked extra-large shrimp with tails on (about 2 lb)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Serve as dip for shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 0 g

MARGARITA GRANITA WITH SPICY SHRIMP



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While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! -Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons Triple Sec
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and 3 teaspoons lime zest., Transfer to an 11x7-in. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 4-5 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and chipotle pepper; add shrimp, tossing to coat. Thread shrimp onto eight soaked wooden appetizer skewers., Lightly oil grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into small glasses. Top with remaining lime zest; serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP



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The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken.

Provided by Jenny Thompson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tequila
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Steps:

  • Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MARGARITA SHOT-GLASS SHRIMP



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Get ready for raves! Individual zesty shrimp cocktails will be a hit at your next get-together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Lime wedges, if desired
Coarse salt, if desired
Coarse ground black pepper, if desired
1 cup zesty cocktail sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
24 cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 2 lb)
Cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • If desired, rub rims of 24 (2-oz) cordial glasses (shot glasses) with lime wedges; dip rims in coarse salt and pepper.
  • In medium bowl, mix cocktail sauce, bell pepper, lime juice and pineapple. Place about 1 tablespoon sauce mixture in bottom of each glass. Place 1 shrimp in each glass; top each with lime wedge and cilantro sprig. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



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Make and share this Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Savory

Time 4h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients, except shrimp.
  • Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
  • Coat broiler pan with oil spray.
  • Drain shrimp, discarding marinade.
  • Place shrimp on broiler pan and broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 546.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 23.9

ZESTY MARINATED SHRIMP



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These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. -Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 lemon or lime slices
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

Steps:

  • Place first eight ingredients in a large bowl; toss with shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARGARITA SHRIMP



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I LOVE Margaritas and I LOVE Shrimp! So, why not combine the two? Remember to serve with a BIG Margarita to drink! Tart, sweet, spicy, lime, shrimp and TEQUILA! Oh ya! Updated after Culinary's review and wonderful suggestion to serve this with more of the same! So save some limes and salt to finish it off if you like! Oh and another Margarita would be good too please! lol Serves 4 as Main dish and generous 8 as an appy- more if you are not so generous! lol!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 tablespoons triple sec
2 tablespoons lime juice
lime wedge
salt

Steps:

  • Sample the tequila to make sure it has not gone bad! lol.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add shrimp, cover and let marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Sample the tequila AGAIN to make sure it has not gone bad since you tasted it in step 1! lol.
  • Remove shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers or just put them in a grill wok or basket and grill for 5-6 minutes. Turn when they begin to turn pink on the bottom. Do NOT overcook.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately.
  • BUT NOT before you SAMPLE the tequila AGAIN! hehehe.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 46.4

ZESTY MARGARITA SHRIMP



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Make and share this Zesty Margarita Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Mexican

Time 8h30m

Yield 30 appetizers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails left on (about 30)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup gold tequila
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Im medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Add shrimp, stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Place shrimp on broiler pan and broil 4 inches from heat, 5-7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.5

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