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Chipotle-Tequila Shrimp
These shrimp are so light, but delicious packed with traditional Latin flavors. Tequila and chipotle – what’s not to love? These shrimp are marinated in a simple mixture of smoky and spicy chipotle chiles, spiked with tequila, and a splash of fresh tangy lime juice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
15 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons Reposado Tequila
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- handful cilantro chopped
- 2 pounds extra-large shrimp shelled and deveined, tails left on
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or griddle pan.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, tequila, lime juice, and minced chile.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers and rub the marinade all over the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Oil the grate. Grill the shrimp over moderate heat, until just cooked through, 7 minutes.
- Serve with steamed rice.
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Notes
- Serve with my cilantro lime rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
391mg
(130%)
Sodium
1336mg
(56%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
367IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 391mg | 130% |
| Sodium | 1336mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.