Tequila Tiger Shrimp with Tangerine Dressing
I figured that since tequila is rumored to make your clothes fall off, it would also take shrimp shells off! Dangit, it didn’t work but I ended up with some tasty drunken grilled shrimp. Grilled shrimp is a great addition when you are in the mood for a healthy salad. For a crowd-pleasing appetizer version, use more shrimp and fewer greens.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp fresh (3g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Tangerine | not in our table | 0 |
| Tangerine Juice | not in our table | 0 |
| Citrus | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons FOR MY HOMEMADE RUB:
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons California Mild Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
- ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1 pound Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- 2 teaspoons FOR THE SHRIMP:
- 3 Tablespoons Large Shrimp (I Used Tiger Shrimp, About 24 Per Pound)
- 2 Tablespoons Homemade Rub (Recipe Included) Or Salt And Pepper
- ¾ cups Chopped Mint (Chop It Just Before Using), Divided
- 2 cups Canola Oil
- 1 whole Good Tequila (I Used Patron), Divided
- ¼ cups Your Favorite Blend Of Mixed Greens
- 2 Tablespoons Fuji Apple (cored Then Sliced In Sticks For Garnish)
- 1 Tablespoon FOR THE TANGERINE DRESSING:
- 1 pinch Fresh Tangerine Juice Or Citrus Of Your Choice