Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp; ⅓ cup olive oil; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 jalapeños; 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 2 tablespoons blanco tequila; 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; zest of 1 lime; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; lime wedges

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4.8

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
147 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Quinnley Mercado

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Juicy and flavorful grilled shrimp skewers are perfect for grilling. Tossed in a quick marinade, this recipe is quick and easy to make!

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Ingredients

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2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons blanco tequila
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
zest of 1 lime
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, jalapeños, agave nectar, tequila, soy sauce, lime zest, and salt in a medium bowl.
Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Skewer 4 to 6 shrimp onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Add lime at the end. The acidity in lime juice can “cook” the shrimp, like in ceviche and aguachile, which is why I don’t recommend adding it to the marinade and instead squeezing fresh lime juice on your skewers right before serving.
Make it spicy. Leave the jalapeño seeds in the marinade for a spicy kick.
Don’t have a grill? You can cook these in a grill pan or bake at 450°F for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked through.
Using wooden skewers? Don’t forget to soak them. This is an important step so they don’t completely burn during grilling.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 447mg (19%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	147kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Sodium	447mg	19%
Potassium	33mg	1%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	95IU	2%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	6mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%