Shrimp: 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
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp oil
- Lettuce leaves, orange and lime slices
Instructions
- In a 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.
- Drain the shrimp, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In a 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.
- 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
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