Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

So it is Cinco de Mayo, and what better way to celebrate than with Margaritas and Tequila Lime Shrimp.

I have been wanting to try this recipe for some time now, and I finally had the chance.  It is a beautiful day, the sun is shinning and we have invited some good friends over for a bar-b-que.

They are fast and easy, full recipe follows:

Put all ingredients in a large ziploc bag and marinate in the fridge for anywhere between 1-4 hours.

Place 6 on pre-soaked skewers.

Grill and serve.

Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp  (from Allrecipies.com)

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons tequila 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 (10 inch) wooden skewers

1 clove crushed garlic 1 pinch ground cumin ground black pepper to taste ground Himalayan pink salt 1 large lime, quartered

DIRECTIONS:

1. Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

A Word of Caution:  Marinading the shrimp for longer can result in the lime juice cooking the shirmp and they will soak up more tequila and have a stronger flavour.

Recipe found at allrecipes.com

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