This recipe for lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers makes an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 6 woodens skewers , 10 inch
- 1 large lime , quartered
Instructions
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1
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl until well blended; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
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2
Soak skewers in water to prevent burning, at least 30 minutes.
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3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate placed about 4 inches from the heat source.
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4
Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto the prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
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5
Cook, uncovered, on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
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