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Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Posted by Mary Ellen


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled, deveined
1/3 cup tequila or orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Sauce:
1/2 cup reduced-fat or nonfat sour cream
1/2 reduced-fat or nonfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Recipe

Oil for grill grate

Wooden skewers, soaked in warm water at least 30 minutes, or metal skewers.

Rinse the shrimp in cold water. Using a small pair of scissors or paring knife, carefully cut a slit in the back of each shrimp. Place the shrimp in a large bowl or large plastic resealable bag.

In a small bowl mix together the tequila, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, black pepper, salt and cilantro. Pour this mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator up to 45 minutes.

To prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat the grill on high. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread on skewers. Discard the marinade. When the grill is ready, oil the grate well. Grill the shrimp until the shells turn pink and the shrimp are just opaque, turning once during grilling.

Remove from the grill and serve with the sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's note: The sauce also works well with Grilled Sea Scallops.

Adapted from "Weber's Big Book of Grilling" by Jamie Purviance and Sandra McRae