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Tequila-Grilled Shrimp

The citrus marinade for these shrimp is spiked with tequila, which makes for a very flavorful grilled appetizer.
Everyday Food, June 2010
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup silver or white tequila
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 3 limes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

  1. In a medium nonreactive bowl, stir together shrimp, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.

  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill shrimp until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer
    to a platter and top with jalapeno. Serve shrimp
    with lime wedges.

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