Margarita Grilled Shrimp

Serves

Prep time:

0:20

Refrigeration time:

0:30

Total time:

0:50

Ingredients

3/4 pounds fresh shrimp, whole, peeled and deveined *see Note

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Triple Sec liqueur

2 tablespoons tequila

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste *see Note

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

PREPARE shrimp; PLACE in a bowl; SET aside.

In a small mixing bowl, STIR together the remaining 8 ingredients.

ADD marinade to shrimp; STIR shrimp until coated; COVER; REFRIGERATE 30 minutes.

Meanwhile; PREHEAT outdoor grill.

REMOVE shrimp from bowl; THREAD onto skewers; DISCARD marinade.

GRILL until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes per side.

SERVE grilled shrimp over bed of basmati or other flavorful rice.

1. Use larger shrimp (20-30 per pound); should be easy to thread onto skewers. 2. The amount of red pepper can be adjusted, depending on how hot you like it.

From allrecipes.com

Entered by Tom King via MasterCook

Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 428 Calories; 23g Fat (55.9% calories from fat); 35g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 259mg Cholesterol; 520mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 Fat.