Margarita Shrimp

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful, Margarita Shrimp is a citrus-infused dish that brings a fiesta to your table in just 25 minutes. This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a tantalizing blend of freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, a splash of tequila, and a hint of honey for balance. Seasoned with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, the shrimp are quickly pan-cooked to perfection before being coated in a luscious, simmered marinade. Finished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges, this dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main course alongside rice or tacos. Elevate your next meal with the vibrant, margarita-inspired flavors of this easy crowd-pleaser! Keywords: margarita shrimp recipe, citrus shrimp, tequila-lime shrimp, quick shrimp dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.25 cup Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp Orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp Tequila
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, tequila, minced garlic, honey, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the shrimp in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet.

Step 4

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, shaking off any excess (reserve the remaining marinade). Cook the shrimp in the skillet for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.

Step 5

Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes to thicken and coat the shrimp.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 7

Serve the Margarita Shrimp hot with lime wedges on the side for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	655.6 grams (655.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	886

Total Fat 29.80g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 1713mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 32.00g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 21.20g
Protein 110.10g	220%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1396mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 52.6%

Carbs: 15.3%