Jalapeno Lime Skillet Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED JALAPENO AND LIME SHRIMP SKEWER

Steps:

• 1. For Marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl.
• 2. For Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. To butterfly shrimp, use paring knife to make shallow cut down outside curve of shrimp. Add shrimp to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
• 3. Prepare your grill, clean and oil so the shrimp want stick. Thread marinated shrimp on skewers. (Alternate direction of each shrimp as you pack them tightly on skewer to allow about a dozen shrimp to fit snugly on each skewer.)
• 4. Sprinkle 1 side of skewered shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down, over hot side of grill, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip skewers and move to cool side of grill and cook, covered until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

SHRIMP WITH JALAPENO, TEQUILA AND LIME

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add jalapeno and cook 1 minute more.
• 2. Add shrimp and saute until just turning pink.
• 3. Add tequila, triple sec and lime juice and cook shrimp until just done. Do not overcook.
• 4. Spoon onto individual plates and garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges and sprinkle with a little margarita salt.

SPICY GRILLED JALAPENO AND LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS RECIPE - (3.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. For the marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl. 2. For the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and butterfly according to photo 1. Add to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. 3. Heat all burners on high for 15 minutes. Scrape cooking grate clean. Meanwhile, thread marinated shrimp on skewers according to photo 2. Sprinkle one side of shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down, with lid down, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn all burners off, flip skewers, close lid, and cook until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, slide shrimp into medium bowl and toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

JALAPENO LIME SKILLET SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. To a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter. Stir in the red chile flakes. Saute the onions and jalapeño until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, but not browned, about 1 minute. Toss in the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, another 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Then, add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, cooking and tossing until shrimp just turn pink and are cooked through but still tender, being careful not to overcook. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as needed. Serve promptly with crusty bread, or over rice or noodles.

GARLIC-JALAPEñO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and add to skillet; cook through, about 2 minutes per side.

JALAPENO LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Marinate shrimp in a glass or plastic bowl with the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt & pepper, and one of the two tablespoons of oil. Stir to combine and set aside for 20 minutes.
• After the shrimp have marinated for 20 minutes, heat the other tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Dump the bowl of shrimp in the skillet, making sure each shrimp is laying flat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then with tongs, turn each shrimp over and cook another 2-3 minutes. Shrimp are done when pink and no more gray is present.
• Use shrimp in tacos, quesadillas, add to some pasta, or serve with a crusty loaf of bread. Enjoy!