Margarita Shrimp With Fettuccine Recipes

MARGARITA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sample the tequila to make sure it has not gone bad! lol.
• Mix all marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add shrimp, cover and let marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• Sample the tequila AGAIN to make sure it has not gone bad since you tasted it in step 1! lol.
• Remove shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers or just put them in a grill wok or basket and grill for 5-6 minutes. Turn when they begin to turn pink on the bottom. Do NOT overcook.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately.
• BUT NOT before you SAMPLE the tequila AGAIN! hehehe.
• Enjoy!

MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

SHRIMP MARGARITA

Steps:

• Shell and devein shrimp. Butterfly shrimp by splitting them partly down the back, starting at the head and stopping short of the tail. Flatten them lightly. Place shrimp in a bowl and add lime juice, salt and pepper. Let stand briefly until ready to cook.
• Peel the avocado, and cut it into half-inch slices. Discard pit. Use as soon as possible or the flesh will discolor.
• Heat butter in a skillet; when it is quite hot but not smoking add shrimp, stirring rapidly. Cook about two minutes. Sprinkle with shallots and cook, stirring, about 10 seconds. Carefully add the tequila, which may flare up. Add half-and-half and cook over high heat about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add avocado, and cook just until the slices are piping hot.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp and avocado pieces to hot serving dishes. Bring the sauce to a full rolling boil for about 1 1/2 minutes and add the chopped cilantro. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and avocado. Serve with rice.

MARGARITA SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• First preheat the grill to medium.
• Add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the shrimp and scallops and set the bowl aside. Next, add all the salsa ingredients to a serving bowl and mix well.
• Remove the shrimp and scallops from the marinade. Put a scallop in the "U" (curved part of the shrimp) of the shrimp and skewer, first through the scallop and then through the shrimp. Arrange the skewers on the hot grill and cook approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on 1 side, then turn and grill for 2 1/2 minutes on the other side. When done, remove the skewers from the grill to a serving dish. Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with pink salt. Serve with the salsa and enjoy!

MARGARITA SHRIMP WITH FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Mix shrimp, tequila and lemon juice in medium bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Drain shrimp.
• Whisk eggs and water in medium bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then into flour; shake off excess.
• Place shrimp in skillet and saute until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer shrimp to plate lined with paper towels and drain.
• Discard oil.
• In same skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat.
• Add lemon and green onions and saute 3 minutes.
• Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
• Stir in flour.
• Gradually mix in wine; boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining butter and whisk until melted.
• Discard lemon.
• Return shrimp to skillet and heat through.
• Meanwhile cook pasta in salted water. Drain.
• Divide pasta between plates.
• Top with shrimp.
• Pour sauce over.