Say hello to margarita shrimp! Everyone’s favorite summer cocktail is surprisingly the perfect marinade. This one-pan dish uses everything we know and love in a margarita and turns it into a stunning dish that is perfect for summer.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 3 limes
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon slices
- 1 loaf crusty bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices (6 to 8 slices)
- 2 jalapeños, 1 seeded and minced and 1 sliced into thin rounds
- Cilantro sprigs or basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Put the shrimp, tequila, agave, zest and juice of 2 limes and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, toss together and marinate at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until smoking.
- Cut the remaining 1 lime in half crosswise and set aside. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later, and cook in batches until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet and set over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted. Add the bread slices and lime halves, cut-side down, and cook until the bread is golden brown and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the bread and limes to a plate.
- Strain the reserved marinade into a medium bowl and discard the solids. Put the marinade liquid and minced jalapeños in the skillet and cook over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted. Add the shrimp and toss together until coated.
- To plate, top the bread with the shrimp mixture, garnish with the jalapeño slices and fresh herbs and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 264 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg |
| Sodium | 454 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 264 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg |
| Sodium | 454 mg |
Reviews
I was skeptical about the recipe calling to marinate the shrimp in something that contained lime juice. Since it was for such a short period of time, I hoped that there wouldn’t be an issue with the shrimp starting to “cook”. Unfortunately, the shrimp started to turn opaque quickly. Maybe just my shrimp + super powerful limes? Anyhow, I continued on with the recipe. The sauce is very tasty but my shrimp looked weird and the texture was off. I would use the sauce to finish some shrimp in the future.
One star added for the flavor of the sauce.
One star added for the flavor of the sauce.