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Spicy Tequila Shrimp

May 2, 2016 by Sandra Shaffer 12 Comments

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Tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! Serve this simple dish over rice, pasta or enjoy as an appetizer!

Spicy tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! This simple dish is delicious over rice, pasta or served as an appetizer! The Foodie Affair

Tequila Shrimp

When I made this Cauliflower Fried “Rice” I promised to share the shrimp that I made too. Well, shrimps cooks very fast.

Oh and by the way, it smells amazing with the sauce I used.

As you can imagine, this time I couldn’t bare to make my family wait for me to take photos before eating, so we ate perfectly warmed shrimp.

Honestly, I secretly wished that we would have leftovers to photograph later.

Nope. No way!

We devoured every single tequila shrimp morsel and even licked our fingers! So of course I had to make this dish a second time!

Spicy tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! This simple dish is delicious over rice, pasta or served as an appetizer! The Foodie Affair

Tequila Lime Shrimp With A Little Heat

We enjoy eating seafood. First, it cooks fast, so if you are busy, hungry and need a bite quick then seafood is a great go-to dish to make.

Second, it’s light and low in calories, so I never feel over full when eating seafood.

One of my favorite meals to make is this salmon coconut curry sauce dish and these healthy fish tacos made with cod.

Alan on the other hand is a shrimp fanatic! Put a bowl of BBQ shrimp in front of him and he’s a happy, happy man!

For that reason, I wanted to create another shrimp dish that could be enjoyed as a main meal or as an appetizer.

Tequila lime shrimp has the perfect combination of a little heat (flavorful not hot) and a touch of sweetness toned down by the lime juice.

Such a heavenly combination!

What Type Of Tequila Is Best For Cooking?

There are five types of tequila:

  • Blanco (white, silver) bottled within two weeks of being distilled
  • Joven (gold) mixed with color or a mix or blanco and extra-aged tequila
  • Repesado (aged) 2 months, but no longer than 12 months
  • Añejo (extra aged) in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months
  • Extra Añejo (ultra aged) in oak for a minimum of 26 months

For this recipe blanco, which is the least expensive of the list above is perfectly fine.

If you plan on sipping tequila while cooking, then I would choose a finer tequila that has been aged longer.

Spicy tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! This simple dish is delicious over rice, pasta or served as an appetizer! The Foodie Affair

What Size Of Shrimp For Tequila Shrimp Should I Buy?

Check out this recipe bacon wrapped shrimp to learn the difference of count vs. size of shrimp to determine what size to buy.

For a quick review, the photo below explains how many unpeeled shrimp make a pound.

Serving these tequila shrimp as an appetizer? Use Jumbo size.

For a main meal, pick medium or large size shrimp.

Shrimp size matters! Learn about the name and count of shrimp and pick the perfect shrimp for bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer #shrimp #count #size #recipe | www.thefoodieaffair.com

Tequila shrimp is a delicious main meal and also can be served as an appetizer. I found the fusion of Asian flavors with the hot sauce and bold notes from the Mexican tequila quite complimentary!

The honey also plays nicely as it isn’t over powering with sweetness and cools the heat to a flavorful mix.

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Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Tequila Shrimp

A cast iron skillet filled with tequila shrimp ready to be served

Tequila shrimp marinaded in fresh lime juice, honey, hot sauce and blanco tequila! A little heat with the sweetness from the honey is a delicious combination for a main meal or appetizer.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Blanco Tequila
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 (adjust to your preference) hot sauce like Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade,
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for skillet
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together tequila, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, garlic and olive oil until smooth.
  • Add shrimp to the bowl and fold to coat. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. With tongs gently remove the shrimp from the marinade and place shrimp on hot skillet (don't over crowd pan and cook in batches if necessary). Cook for one minute and then flip and cook for another minute.
  • Remove the cooked shrimp and set aside. In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon of marinade with the corn starch to make a slurry.
  • Pour remaining marinade in the skillet and heat for about 2-3 minutes. Add the slurry to thicken the sauce cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Fold shrimp back into skillet to heat and serve immediately.
  • Notes

    Serves 4 main meal dishes or 10-12 appetizer size.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    4

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 2498mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 28g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish - Seafood

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    Comments

    1. jayne

      May 3, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      This recipe is calling me Sandra – shrimp and tequila in the same dish!! from a fellow runner and wine sipper 🙂

      Reply
    2. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      May 3, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      Yum! This shrimp looks delicious!! Can’t wait to try it

      Reply
    3. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      May 4, 2016 at 1:31 am

      OMG! All that shrimp, I cannot take it. Awesome recipe!

      Reply
    4. Priya

      May 4, 2016 at 4:00 am

      wow! this dish will be perfect for my party with my friends coming Friday. One of my close friend loves shrimp and got to make this for her <3

      Reply
    5. carrie @ frugal foodie mama

      May 6, 2016 at 5:45 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! 🙂 And yes- hauling a cast iron skillet from one room to another to snap photos is a challenge & a workout. I may speak from personal experience, lol.

      Reply
    6. Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures

      May 6, 2016 at 6:38 am

      Oh yes, I’ve done that walk with a hot cast iron pan many times! haha This looks so good…I’ve just got to find time to put it on my menu soon!

      Reply
    7. linda spiker

      June 4, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Yum! I love shrimp and this recipe looks especially good!

      Reply
    8. Healing Tomato

      June 4, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      I am sure I could pen an entire book showing my love for Sriracha! It is the magical sauce that makes any recipe stand out. Your shrimp recipe is such a delicious and creative way to use sriracha!

      Reply
    9. christine

      June 10, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      This is one of those recipes that gets me mad that my husband won’t eat shrimp! I’m keeping this one for one of those nights where the husband goes out after work so I can enjoy it by myself! Sounds so flavorful!

      Reply
    10. Raksha Kamat

      June 18, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Love shrimps in any form… just love them

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 19, 2017 at 8:07 am

        I do as well! You’ll love how quick this recipe comes together too!

        Reply

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