Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp
By
Renae Waldner
@rwaldner
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This dish made with the following ingredients is not too spicy. If you want to kick it up, don't seed the jalapeno.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
6
Prep:
45 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Grill
Ingredients
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SHRIMP
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2 1/4 lbshelled, deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp
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MARINADE
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2 ccoarsely chopped loosly packed fresh cilantro
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4-6jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, coursely chopped
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1/2small onion, coarsely chopped
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3cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cfresh orange juice
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1/4 cfresh lime juice
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1/4 cextra-virgin olive oil
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2 Tbsptequila
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tspsugar
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1/2 tspground cumin
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1/2 tspfresh ground pepper
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GARLIC-CILANTRO BUTTER
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6 Tbspbutter
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2garlic cloves, chopped
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3 Tbspchopped fresh cilantro
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GARNISH
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2limes, cut into wedges
How to Make Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
