Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is one of those recipes that you will treasure. I make this allot for entertaining and everyone always RAVES about it. The combination is a truly amazing meal. That is guaranteed to impress. Hint: DO NOT make this marinade ahead (like the day before) the zest will cause it to get very bitter tasting. Also it says to cook mixture 7-8 minutes until gets thick and syrupy. I low boil it for 20-25 minute and it still isn't that thick, but it works. This is a Martha Stewart recipe. Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 medium jalapeno chile, very finely chopped (deseeded, op.) |
2 large garlic cloves, minced |
1 medium lime, zest of, plus |
lime wedge, for serving |
coarse salt & fresh ground pepper |
1 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup tequila |
1 medium shallot, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or green onion) |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
4. In a shallow sauce pan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila and shallots.
5. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
6. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7-8 minutes.
7. Stir in butter; keep warm.
8. Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat.
9. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
10. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp.
11. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.
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