Natural Wood Wrapped Double Tequila Shrimp

 

Who said Tequila is just for shots and margaritas? Try this recipe for shrimp marinated in tequila and salsa, wrapped in a tequila-soaked cedar wrap then grilled and served in a tortilla. It’s a party stopper that doesn’t give you a hangover!

Cedar Wrap Double Tequila Shrimp – Serves as many as you like

You’ll need:

  • Shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • Salsa
  • Tequila
  • Cedar Wrap
  • A little more tequila
  • Tortillas
  • Grated cheese
BBQ prawns in a grilling wrap

Step 1:
Spoon a couple tablespoons of salsa and a splash of tequila over the shrimp and stir to coat, then put the shrimp in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.

Step 2:
Place the cedar wrap in a plastic bag and pour in an ounce of tequila. Work the booze around until it coats the wrapper and the string to tie it with.

Step 3:
After 10 minutes, remove the wrap from the bag and spoon the shrimp down the middle. Roll the wrapper up and tie off with the string.

Step 4:
Prepare the grill for medium high heat with coals on one side and nothing on the other. Place the double tequila shrimp in a cedar wrap at the edge of the coals.

Step 5:
Roll the wrap over after 4-5 minutes and leave it on the grill for another 4-5 minutes.

Step 6:
Remove the double tequila shrimp in a cedar wrap from the grill after 8-10 minutes.

Step 7:
Spoon the shrimp into a tortilla, sprinkle with grated cheese, and serve.

If you have any tequila left over, use it to make margaritas or get creative and try another mixer. Tequila, grapefruit juice, soda and a squeeze of lime makes a Paloma. Or get really adventurous and make a Lagertia. That’s a cocktail that takes the tequila from a classic margarita and adds beer. A light IPA will do the trick. Oh and if you really don’t want that hangover, a refreshing non-alcoholic drink would be an equally good if not better choice.

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