Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Large shrimp - unpeeled, deveined
1/3 cup	78ml	Tequila
		= (or orange juice)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lime or lemon juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	5ml	Kosher salt
3 tablespoons	45ml	Chopped fresh cilantro
		Sauce
1/2 cup	118ml	Reduced-fat or nonfat sour cream
1/2		Reduced-fat or nonfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lime juice
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper
		For Grilling
		Oil - for grill grate
		Wooden skewers - soaked in warm water
		For at least 30 minutes, or metal skewers

Recipe Instructions

Rinse the shrimp in cold water. Using a small pair of scissors or paring knife, carefully cut a slit in the back of each shrimp. Place the shrimp in a large bowl or a large plastic resealable bag.

In a small bowl, mix together the tequila, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, black pepper, salt and cilantro. Pour this mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator up to 45 minutes.

To prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat the grill on high. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread on skewers. Discard the marinade. When the grill is ready, oil the grate well. Grill the shrimp until the shells turn pink and the shrimp are just opaque, turning once during grilling.

Remove from the grill and serve with the sauce.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Weber's Big Book of Grilling by Jamie Purviance and Sandra McRae, - (Chronicle Books, 2001)

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