Margarita Shrimp Skewers

These Margarita Shrimp Skewers make the perfect summer meal that is light, healthy and marinated in garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro and of course, tequila!

These Margarita Shrimp Skewers make the perfect summer meal that is light, healthy and marinated in garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro and of course, tequila!

Note: These Margarita Shrimp Skewers first appeared on the blog in September 2013 and is such a favorite in the summer that I’ve updated the post with bright new photos, but same delicious recipe!

Oh how I LOVE shrimp in the summertime. They’re light fresh and you can just cook them so quickly! They are also super versatile, I mean you can practically add anything to them and they’ll turn out delicious. These margarita shrimp skewers definitely do not disappoint either! Not only are these EASY to make (only takes about 10 minutes!), but they only require just a few simple ingredients. A perfect heathy meal that is fresh and delicious, oh and there is tequila. So yeah there’s that.

This recipe is practically guilt-free too! Little to no carbs, low in fat, low in calories, good source of protein, but trust me, these shrimp have TONS of flavor!

These Margarita Shrimp Skewers make the perfect summer meal that is light, healthy and marinated in garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro and of course, tequila!

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

Shrimp
Lime juice + zest
Olive oil
Garlic
Tequila (yaaas!)
Fresh cilantro

HOW TO MAKE MARGARITA SHRIMP SKEWERS

Marinate the shrimp. First whisk together all your ingredients in a bowl and then toss with the shrimp. Cover and let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 4 hours as the acidity in the lime juice will start to breakdown the shrimp if left too long. I also like to reserve a bit of the sauce to brush over the shrimp once it’s cooked.
Thread your skewers. Once the shrimp has marinated, simply thread the shrimp onto the skewers and they are ready for the grill! This recipe makes about 5 to 6 skewers. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. I also use these skewers and they work great!
Time to grill! Pre-heat the grill on medium-high heat and spray with a little oil so that the shrimp doesn’t stick. Place the skewers on the grill and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink. Feel free to brush the reserved marinade over top as they cook for even more flavor!
Ready to eat! You can serve these shrimp over rice, quinoa, or even this delicious cilantro lime cauliflower rice. Don’t forget your margarita!

These Margarita Shrimp Skewers make the perfect summer meal that is light, healthy and marinated in garlic, fresh lime juice, cilantro and of course, tequila!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE SHRIMP

Hope you all enjoy these Margarita Shrimp Skewers and if you love them as much as we do, please leave me a five-star rating below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

RECIPE