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Grilled Shrimp Tequila

Source of Recipe


Gourmet






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/4 lbs. (about 25) jumbo shrimp, shelled, tails intact, deveined and butterflied
  
• 1/2 cup tequila
  
• 1/2 tsp crushed Szechwan peppercorns
  
• 1 tsp ground coriander
  
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
  
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 2 Tbsp oil
  
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• Lettuce leaves, orange and lime slices
  






Instructions



1. In stainless-steel or glass bowl, combine well the shrimp, tequila, 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns and coriander seeds. Chill the mixture, covered tightly with plastic wrap, overnight.
   
   
2. Drain the shrimp, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In stainless-steel or enameled saucepan, combine the reserved liquid, remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, orange and lime juice. Bring to boil, cook until reduced to about 3/4 cup, and add fresh cilantro. Return the liquid to a boil, and transfer sauce to a serving bowl.
   
   
3. Toss shrimp with oil and grill them over glowing coals 30 seconds to 1 minute per side -- or -- broil on rack of broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from heat, turning, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Arrange lettuce leaves around bowl of sauce on a platter, mound shrimp on lettuce, and garnish platter with orange and lime slices.
   
   Serves 4