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Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 5, 2010
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Toast your friends with these zesty shrimp appetizers, marinated in a tangy lime, tequila, and cilantro blend, then quick-broiled.

Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 4 hr 30 min
  • Servings 30
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb. (about 30) large tiger (striped) shrimp, shelled, tails left on and deveined

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition

15 Calories
1g Total Fat
2g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
15
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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