Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers bring bright citrus and a whisper of smoky heat to plump, juicy prawns. The Cajun seasoning and garlic deepen the flavor while the grill adds a light char, making it perfect for a quick summer appetizer or a light weeknight dinner alongside fresh salad or rice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 69 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a bowl; transfer to a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
- 4
Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in a pan of water for 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off the excess.
- 7
Discard any remaining marinade.
- 8
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
- 9
Place the skewers on the preheated grill; cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and no longer translucent in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Calories 202.68 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 19.18 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 3.12 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.82 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.45 mg High 45%
- Sodium 533.34 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 87.52 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 197.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Garlic Powder, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 202.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Large Shrimp, Lime Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 202.68 calories and 19.18 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 533.34 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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