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Shrimp: Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Abby Hitchcock


List of Ingredients

1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon, quartered
1 small onion, quartered
2 bay leaves
8 peppercorns
1 pound frozen salad shrimp
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped


Recipe

In a small saucepan combine tequila, lime juice and honey. Bring just to a boil to melt honey and evaporate most of the alcohol. Set aside. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add lemon, onion, bay leaves and peppercorns to boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add salad shrimp and simmer until shrimp are thawed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain shrimp and place in bowl. Add Tequila mixture, cilantro and jalapeno to shrimp and toss. Chill in refrigerator, covered until ready to use or for a quick chill, place bowl over ice. Serve on platter with endive spears, crackers or alone with toothpicks for spearing. Yield: 6 to 8 servings