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Friday 10 May 2013

Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

So it is Cinco de Mayo, and what better way to celebrate than with Margaritas and Tequila Lime Shrimp.



I have been wanting to try this recipe for some time now, and I finally had the chance.  It is a beautiful day, the sun is shinning and we have invited some good friends over for a bar-b-que.




They are fast and easy, full recipe follows:

Put all ingredients in a large ziploc bag and marinate in the fridge for anywhere between 1-4 hours.


Place 6 on pre-soaked skewers.


Grill and serve.



Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp  (from Allrecipies.com)

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers

1 clove crushed garlic
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
ground Himalayan pink salt
1 large lime, quartered


DIRECTIONS:
  1. Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
  2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.
A Word of Caution:  Marinading the shrimp for longer can result in the lime juice cooking the shirmp and they will soak up more tequila and have a stronger flavour.

Recipe found at allrecipes.com

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