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Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Extra Large Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 Cup Tequila
  • 1/4 Cup Lime Juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Whole Red Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin (ground)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Whole Lime (cut into wedges - garnish)
  • 1/4 Red Onion (sliced very thin - garnish)
  • 4-6 Sprigs Cilantro (garnish)

Note

You can find raw peeled and deveined shrimp in most grocery stores.

Directions

Mix tequila, lime juice, vegetable oil, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt & black pepper together and set aside.
Rinse shrimp and remove any excess liquid.
Place shrimp in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over them. Marinate shrimp in the refrigerator for no more then an hour.
Remove shrimp from the marinade and place on skewers, if using wood skewers soak in water for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to high and grill shrimp about 2 minutes a side.
Remove shrimp from skewers and place on platter. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro sprigs and sliced red onions.

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