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Bird's eye closeup view of white platter with skewers of tequila shrimp with sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, and yogurt dip

Tequila Jalapeño Shrimp

Looking for an easy summer appetizer packed with flavor? This grilled Tequila Jalapeño Shrimp is quick-to-make and a light appetizer your guests will love!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Eclectic
Keyword: Grilling, Shrimp, Summer
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 21 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 mint leaves
  • cup tequila
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)
  • 1 lb. extra jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Yogurt Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Combine jalapeño, garlic, and mint in food processor and process until minced. Add in the tequila, orange juice, and lime juice and pulse to combine.
  • Thread 4-5 shrimp onto a skewer and lay in a shallow baking dish. Repeat for all the shrimp. Pour the tequila jalapeño marinade over them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place skewers in fridge and let marinate for about an hour, rotating skewers halfway through. 
  • Heat grill to medium and lightly oil grill grates. Place shrimp skewers on grill and cover, cooking for about 3 minutes on each side until pink, before moving to a separate platter for serving.

Yogurt Dipping Sauce

  • In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt and pepper until well combined.

Notes

  • If you're using wooden skewers, I recommend soaking them in water before threading the shrimp.

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