Tequila Adobo BBQ Shrimp Recipe

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Tequila Adobo BBQ Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Shrimp Marinade and Grilling: In a glass bowl, stir together Tequila, lime juice, garlic and pepper.
  2. Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. Over marinating will result in a very strong flavor!
  4. Remove shrimp from marinade, and wrap shrimp in bacon pieces.
  5. Thread shrimp on skewers and lightly sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  6. Grill shrimp over medium hot charcoal fire, basting with Adobo BBQ sauce.
  7. Turn shrimp every 2 minutes and continue to baste.
  8. The shrimp should cook for about 10 minutes.
  9. Bacon will be cooked, but not crisped.
  10. Serve immediately and drizzle with additional sauce.
  11. BBQ Adobo Sauce: Add dried chilies (except chipotle pepper) to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water.
  12. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  13. Remove chilies and reserve 1/2 cup of chile water.
  14. Add chile, reserved water, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin to a blender and puree.
  15. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
  16. Sautee puree in pan and add vinegar and sugar, bring to a boil.
  17. Reduce heat and simmer until thick.
  18. This should yield 2 cups of Adobo sauce.
  19. I freeze the extra sauce.
  20. Mix 1/2 cup of Adobo sauce with 1/2 cup of prepared BBQ sauce.
  21. Differing the proportions of the mixture will give you varying degrees of spice.
  22. Use this mixture to baste shrimp and drizzle remaining on shrimp.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 582.53 Kcal (2439 kJ)
Calories from fat 434.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.27g 74%
Cholesterol 70.03mg 23%
Sodium 1084.19mg 45%
Potassium 273.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.92g 7%
Sugars 9.24g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 15.15g 30%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 39.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.79 Kcal (899 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.8g 74%
Cholesterol 25.82mg 23%
Sodium 399.77mg 45%
Potassium 100.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.71g 7%
Sugars 3.41g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 6%
Protein 5.59g 30%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 14.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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