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Border Marinated Shrimp




Source of Recipe


by Marsha, adapted from "Weber's Big Book of Grilling"


List of Ingredients




32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1½ pounds)

MARINADE:
1/3 cup tequila
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin or coriander
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper



Recipe



Place prepared shrimp in a large sealable plastic bag. Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Pour marinade over shrimp and seal bag. Toss to distribute marinade. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.

Grill shrimp over direct high heat for 2-4 minutes, turning once. Remove when shrimp are just opaque and firm to the touch. Serve with lime wedges as an appetizer.

Note: Shrimp can be grilled on skewers with accompanying chunks of sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes and onion.