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This recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. 

The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone.

This recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers has amazing flavor thanks to the spices I used for seasoning (more about that later). This super easy grilled shrimp recipe that you can make all summer long.

One of my favorite things to fix on the outdoor grill is shrimp. There is just something about it that makes me fall in love with the flavor. My favorite recipe is 15 Minute Shrimp Tacos, however, this recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp is my new fave.

Recipe Ingredients

For this recipe, I used some neat spices that I got in from Rainer Foods. I wanted the shrimp to have a mild seasoned flavor because I wanted the Margarita salt and lime juice to really come through on them. You can use a little splash of tequila in the marinade if you like that flavor, however, I do not so I left it out completely and they still tasted amazing.

Other ingredients in this recipe are olive oil, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, sea salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper seasoning from Rainer Foods.

I use raw, peeled Jumbo shrimp for this recipe. I recommend shrimp labeled “16 to 20 per pound”, also meaning that there are 16 to 20 shrimp in a pound, but if you like the smaller ones, you can use those also.

How to Grill Margarita Shrimp Skewers

Start with the marinade by adding lime juice, olive oil, shrimp, and the spices to a bowl. Stir shrimp and then allow the marinade to coat the shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes.

Now, thread shrimp on bamboo skewers or metal skewers and grill them. If you are using wood skewers, be sure and let them soak in water for at least 30 minutes before using.

Heat grill to make sure the grill grates are nice and hot. This will leave the perfect grill marks on the shrimp.

Char the shrimp on medium-high heat on the preheated grill until the shrimp cooks about 2-3 minutes per side and the shrimp turn pink and not opaque. Larger shrimp will need to cook 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve with a sprinkling of black pepper, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

How to Store Shrimp Skewers

When ready to store the leftovers, remove the shrimp from the wooden skewers and place them in an airtight container. They will hold up for a few days in the fridge.

Monday #BBQWeek Recipes

Starters and Sides

• Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos from Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potato Salad from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Grilled Kale Salad with Grilled Croutons and Garlic Dressing from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Spicy Hummus Dip from Art of Natural Living

Main Dishes

• Barbecued Pork Burgers from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Beef Kafta from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chai Teriyaki Shrimp Salad from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Double Smoked Ham from Palatable Pastime
• Grilled Glazed Blackberry Chicken from Blogghetti
• Grilled Zesty Greek Chicken from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Jalapeno-Marinated Pork Kabobs from Sweet Beginnings
• Margarita Grilled Shrimp from Jen Around the World
• Smoked Burgers with Spicy Garlic Aioli from The Spiffy Cookie
• Southwest Chicken Skewers from The Freshman Cook
• Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pineapple Skewers from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Check out these other delicious shrimp recipes

• Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Pasta
• Grilled Cajun Shrimp
• Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
• One Pan Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus

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