Grilled Shrimp 'Margarita' with Avocados & Garden Tomatoes

Grilled Shrimp 'Margarita' with Avocados & Garden Tomatoes


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Servings: Serves four to six.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  large shrimp in the shell (about 24), thawed completely if frozen and blotted dryOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/4   cup  good-quality tequilaOn Sale
  • 1/4   cup  fresh lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4   cup  fresh orange juiceOn Sale
  • 2   tablespoons  tomato ketchupOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  green Tabasco or other jalapeno hot sauceOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to tasteOn Sale
  • 2  cups  diced ripe heirloom or garden tomatoes, drained (from about 3 medium tomatoes)On Sale
  • 2    medium to large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and dicedOn Sale
  • 1  bunch   scallions (green tops only), thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 1     small white onion, finely diced (optional)On Sale
  •     Lime wedges for garnishOn Sale
  •     Coarse sea salt (optional; I like French fleur de sel)On Sale
  •     Saltine crackersOn Sale

Directions
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Heat a gas grill to medium high or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. (If using charcoal, be sure the grate is hot, too.) Put the shrimp in a large bowl and mix with the olive oil until well coated. Put the shrimp on the grate directly over the heat and grill until pink and almost cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Let cool completely.
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An hour before serving, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, ketchup, and green Tabasco. Peel the shrimp, cut them into large pieces (about 1/2 inch), and toss with the tequila mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, season the shrimp mixture with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, omit the kosher salt at this stage and sprinkle on a coarse sea salt like fleur de sel just before serving.) Gently fold in the tomatoes, avocados, and scallions, mixing well. Using a slotted spoon, portion the mixture into individual serving bowls or margarita glasses. Garnish with a sprinkling of onion (if using), a wedge of lime, and the optional sea salt. Serve immediately with the crackers.

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