Margarita Grilled Shrimp
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Margarita Grilled Shrimp
| Sat, 08-16-2008 - 5:27am |
Margarita Grilled Shrimp
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
"The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken."
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound shrimp, peeled and
deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons tequila
3 tablespoons fresh chopped
cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground red
pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in
water for 20 minutes
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Combine the shrimp, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, cilantro, red pepper, and salt in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Drain the marinade from the shrimp and discard; thread the shrimp on the skewers.
3.
Cook on preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.



The whole family loved these shrimp- my oldest son said to make them every night!
BTW Cathy are you home yet? I hope you are enjoying or enjoyed your vacation!
Thanks for the recipe review.
We just got home today after 24 hours of travel.