Margarita Shrimp Skewers
These Margarita Shrimp Skewers make the perfect summer meal that is light, healthy and marinated in garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro and of course, tequila!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh lime zest
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp tequila
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 12 bamboo skewers soaked
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers for about 20 minutes in cold water; set aside.
- Whisk together lime juice, zest, olive oil, tequila, garlic, cilantro, salt and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Place peeled shrimp in a large ziplock bag and pour marinade over shrimp, shaking to combine. Allow shrimp to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill on medium to high heat, making sure to lightly spray with oil to avoid sticking.
- While grill is heating up, start threading your shrimp onto the bamboo skewers and discard the marinade. Place the skewers on the grill, cooking shrimp until they turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2skewers | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 23.9g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g