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.
Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
1 min
Total Time:
1 hr 4 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 cupTequilasee savings
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1/2 cupfresh squeezed lime juicesee savings
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1/4 cupolive oilsee savings
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1/2 medium-sizered onion, slicedsee savings
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4garlic cloves, crushedsee savings
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2sprigs fresh cilantrosee savings
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1/2 teaspooncumin seeds, toastedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings
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2 poundslarge shrimp, tail-on, peeled and deveinedsee savings
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Bamboo skewers, soaked in watersee savings
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Fresh lime wedgessee savings
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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