Tequila Lime Pineapple Salsa Recipes

RECIPE: TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS // SPIKED! RECIPE CHALLENGE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together tequila, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, ground chipotle pepper, and garlic.
• Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Grill in a grill wok over medium heat until the shrimp is opaque.
• Place shrimp in soft taco shells and top with shredded cheese and pineapple slaw.

PARTYTIME TEQUILA SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; let sit at room temperature for 1 hour to let flavours blend (or refrigerate for longer storage if you wish).
• Serve with tortilla chips for dipping or as a topping for fajitas or tacos.

GRILLED TEQUILA LIME PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

Steps:

• Soak 1 dozen small bamboo skewers in cold water. Cut off top and bottom poles of pineapple. Stand it upright on the cutting board and cut off rind, using a sharp knife and smooth downward motions. Remove any remaining eyes with the tip of a paring knife. Cut in quarters lengthwise and cut out and discard woody core. Cut flesh into 1 or 1 1/2-inch chunks.
• In a medium bowl, combine tequila, lime juice and sugar. Add pineapple chunks and toss to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat grill to medium high. Drain pineapple chunks and divide among skewers. Brush grill well, wipe with oiled paper towel and place skewers on grill at an angle. Cook a total of 68 minutes, turning frequently, until outside is lightly caramelized. Remove from grill, let cool slightly and serve 2 skewers in each bowl of Watermelon Granita.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a medium bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, zest, olive oil, cilantro, honey, Worcestershire, jerk seasoning, adobo, and salt until well combined.
• Pour marinade over shrimp. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes. Meanwhile make the Pineapple Salsa if you hadn't already.
• When the shrimp are almost done marinating, preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F.
• Drain shrimp from marinade and discard. Carefully place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You can fit about one pound at a time.
• Cook each batch of shrimp for 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. They should be plump and just opaque in the center when done.
• Serve shrimp warm with your favorite tortillas, Pineapple Salsa, and other suggested toppings, as desired. Happy taco building!
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add poblano, red onion and corn to the skillet and cook until softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Add jalapeño and cook 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and set aside
• Maintain skillet's heat and add pineapple chunks. Cook 4-5 minutes until slightly charred, stirring once halfway through.
• Dice the pineapple when it's cool enough to handle. Add to the corn mixture.
• Stir in remaining tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, lime juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Salsa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let come to room temperature before serving.

TEQUILA LIME PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Remove rind from pineapple, core, and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Combine tequila, 1 tbl lime juice, and pineapple. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Drain and toss with brown sugar.
• Coat saute pan with canola oil and heat on medium high. Add pineapple slices and cook, turning frequently, until caramelized, about 6 minutes. Dice half of the slices into 1/4 inch pieces. (Refrigerate remaining slices for another use. I would probably not bother marinating half of the slices to begin with).
• Combine the diced pineapple with the remaining lime juice and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Let salsa sit for 30 minutes before serving.

SAUTEED TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA AND SPICY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• 1. To make the shrimp tacos: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the cumin and red pepper flakes, and let the flavors blend together. Add the shrimp and toss. Carefully add the tequila and flambé. Season with salt and add the dried chipotle powder. Once shrimp are cooked, add the chopped cilantro and toss. 2. In a separate nonstick skillet over low heat, heat a whole-wheat tortilla until pliable, about 2 minutes on each side. 3. Plate one tortilla per person and serve three shrimp in each taco. 4. To make the spicy black beans: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic clove. Sweat the onions for about 2 minutes. Add the cumin and the black beans. Stir and add the red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 5. To make the mango-pineapple salsa: Peel the mango and chop into small dice and place in a bowl. Chop the yellow and red bell peppers and add them to the bowl with the mango. Add the drained pineapple tidbits and chopped red onion and toss together. Squeeze some lime juice over and toss. Add the chopped cilantro, salt to taste, and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.