Margarita Grilled Shrimp
Description
This margarita grilled shrimp recipe features a marinade of cilantro, lime, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and olive oil for a full-flavored kick.
Ingredients
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons tequila
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Directions
1
Combine shrimp, oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3
Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto the prepared skewers.
4
Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.