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Grilled Shrimp

Name: Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons tequila; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 15 large tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 wooden skewers

Rating: 4.67 stars

55 Ratings
38 Reviews
11 Photos

Well seasoned, delicious grilled shrimp. Great served for dinner with a salad.

By Jennifer W

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
15 large tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
Step 3

Remove shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
Step 4

Arrange skewers on preheated grill; cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

184 calories; protein 8.8g 18% DV; carbohydrates 1.9g 1% DV; fat 14g 22% DV; cholesterol 79.9mg 27% DV; sodium 440.5mg 18% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (38)

Most helpful positive review

Jenny Reid Farrell

06/15/2013

omgOOOOODDDNESSS! I made this for a dinner I hosted for my neighbors, and I was SO pleased with the flavor!! The only thing I changed, was I added fresh minced garlic to the marinade-and, Oh yes I was out of lime juice so I used lemon. AND- I was only able to marinate for about 1-2 hours, but the flavor was sensational! My new favorite grilled shrimp!! Thank you for this recipe!! Read More

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(16)

Most helpful critical review

Stephano Kaiser

05/22/2013

Although I thought this was fantastic.... the rest of my family didn't care for it. I would do a 5 star if you like heat and a lot of it. It was way too spicy for even my husband. Read More

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(5)

55 Ratings

5 star values: 42
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Jenny Reid Farrell

06/15/2013

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(16)

kellieann

07/14/2012

These were pretty good but a tad too spicy for me I suspect it was the combination of Cajun seasoning and pepper. Read More

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(7)

Stephano Kaiser

05/21/2013

Although I thought this was fantastic.... the rest of my family didn't care for it. I would do a 5 star if you like heat and a lot of it. It was way too spicy for even my husband. Read More

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msharp99

10/27/2012

Very tasty! I used 1.5 lbs of raw shrimp and marinated for 5 hours. Great tangy taste without being too hot for our girls. I served it over some phad thai noodles. yumm! Read More

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mikew

04/13/2013

Excellent flavor and the spices were very good. However I found it a bit too salty and the next time I use the marinade I will cut the salt in half. Read More

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(1)

gregorynunz

10/14/2012

ABSOLUTELY Delish!! Read More

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Tom

08/06/2013

Very good shrimp was not dry at all. Used Chesapeake Bay seasoning instead of Cajun and no seasoned salt. Served with steamed rice. Highly recommend this recipe. Read More

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s.fleck

11/04/2017

I forgot the tequila this time and it still came out great. I will be making it again but will remember the tequila this time. Read More

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bjengland

07/13/2013

Made this tonight and it was great. Read other reviews and did not add the salt and pepper because Cajun seasoning is salty on it's own. I like things spicy so when the shrimp was on the skewers I sprinkled a little more Cajun seasoning on each side. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Grilled Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 184

% Daily Value *

protein: 18 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 10 %

cholesterol: 27 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 18 %

thiamin: 2 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Jenny Reid Farrell

06/15/2013

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(16)

kellieann

07/14/2012

These were pretty good but a tad too spicy for me I suspect it was the combination of Cajun seasoning and pepper.

Helpful

(7)

Stephano Kaiser

05/21/2013

Although I thought this was fantastic.... the rest of my family didn't care for it. I would do a 5 star if you like heat and a lot of it. It was way too spicy for even my husband.

Helpful

(5)

msharp99

10/27/2012

Very tasty! I used 1.5 lbs of raw shrimp and marinated for 5 hours. Great tangy taste without being too hot for our girls. I served it over some phad thai noodles. yumm!

Helpful

(2)

mikew

04/13/2013

Excellent flavor and the spices were very good. However I found it a bit too salty and the next time I use the marinade I will cut the salt in half.

Helpful

(1)

gregorynunz

10/14/2012

ABSOLUTELY Delish!!

Helpful

(1)

Tom

08/06/2013

Very good shrimp was not dry at all. Used Chesapeake Bay seasoning instead of Cajun and no seasoned salt. Served with steamed rice. Highly recommend this recipe.

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(1)

s.fleck