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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons lime juice |
2 tablespoons tequila |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 pinch garlic salt |
1 pinch ground cumin |
ground black pepper to taste |
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers |
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.
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