Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp
Recipe from The Food Channel

This tasty grilled shrimp dish is great anytime, but is especially welcome in this, the year of Mexico's dual anniversaries. September 16, 2010, is the bicentennial of Mexico's Independence Day and November 20 is the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.


Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 1 min
Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins
Related Categories: 4th of July Dinners, Dinner, Father's Day, Grilled Shrimp, Grilling Shrimp, Mother's Day, Summer Dinners
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    Tequila
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  • 1/2  cup
    fresh squeezed lime juice
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  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 1/2  medium-size
    red onion, sliced
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  • 4 
    garlic cloves, crushed
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  • 2 
    sprigs fresh cilantro
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    cumin seeds, toasted
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 2  pounds
    large shrimp, tail-on, peeled and deveined
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    Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
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    Fresh lime wedges
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Directions
1.
Combine tequila, lime juice, olive oil, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin and salt in a nonreactive stainless bowl or glass bowl and stir to blend.
2.
Add shrimp and marinate for 1 hour, stirring frequently.
3.
Remove shrimp from marinade and drain. Discard marinade.
4.
Thread 3 to 4 shrimp on each skewer. Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque.
5.
Serve shrimp skewers with fresh lime wedges.
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