Grilled Margarita Shrimp

By á-2402

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs orange liqueur
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 1/2 C tequila
• 1/4 C olive oil
• 2 Cloves minced garlic
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 Tbs salt
• 1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 pounds medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine liqueur, lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt and cilantro in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal and chill mixture for 1 hour.
Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.

Thread on skewers and grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat, turning once the shrimp begin to turn pink, until just done, no more than ten minutes.