Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

By gfedor

Servings: 6 servings
Prep: 1 min
Total: 1 hr 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Tequila
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 pounds large shrimp, tail-on, peeled and deveined
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
• Fresh lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

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.