jalapeno-tequila marinated shrimp

Name: Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: ## SHRIMP; 2 1/4 pound(s) shelled, deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp; ## MARINADE; 2 cup(s) coarsely chopped loosly packed fresh cilantro; 4-6 - jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, coursely chopped; 1/2 - small onion, coarsely chopped; 3 - cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) tequila; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper; ## GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER; 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 - garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro; ## GARNISH; 2 - limes, cut into wedges

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38 Pinches

Renae Waldner

Austin, TX

Updated on Aug 6, 2013

This dish made with the following ingredients is not too spicy. If you want to kick it up, don't seed the jalapeno.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

SHRIMP
2 1/4 pounds shelled, deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp
MARINADE
2 cups coarsely chopped loosly packed fresh cilantro
4-6 - jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, coursely chopped
1/2 - small onion, coarsely chopped
3 - cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER
6 tablespoons butter
2 - garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
GARNISH
2 - limes, cut into wedges

How To Make jalapeno-tequila marinated shrimp

Step 1

Thread shrimp onto 6 (10-12")metal or bamboo skewers. (If using bamboo, soak in water 20 min.) Then insert 2 skewers into each shrimp to keep them from slipping. Arrange kebobs in shallow baking dish. OR you can skip this step completely and use a grilling basket (or foil) instead.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine cilantro, chiles, onion and 3 garlic cloves; finely chop. Gradually add all remaining marinade ingredients, processing until bright green paste forms. Pour minture over shrimp. Cover; refrigerate 30-60 min., turning several times to marinate evenly.
Step 3

Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves and cilantro; cook 2 minutes or until garlic just begins to soften, stirring constantly.
Step 4

When ready to serve, heat grill or broiler. Drain kebobs and discard marinade. Place on grill over med heat or charcoal or broil 4-6" from heat 2-3 mins on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting with garlic-cilantro butter. Serve with lime wedges.
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