Grilled Margarita Shrimp

Grilled Margarita Shrimp: Submitted by: Wendy R Cook | Date Added: 20 Jun 2019 Ingredients:

1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon tequila, optional
thin slices of fresh lime
chopped cilantro
wedges of fresh lime

Cooking Instructions:

1. Is using wood skewers (small or large) start soaking them in water.
2. Place shrimp in a wide shallow bowl and set aside.
3. In a small bowl with high sides, combine all ingredients from olive oil through black pepper. Use an immersion blender to completely process until there are no sizeable pieces. or use a food processor or blender. Pour marinade over shrimp and gently stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
4. When ready to thread shrimp onto skewers, drizzle tequila over the shrimp and gently fold to combine. Then thread two shrimp onto each small skewer, with a folded slice of lime in between each shrimp.
5. Heat grill to medium-high. Make sure grates are clean, and then oil them well. Set shrimp kebabs on grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or just shrimp are no longer opaque and have some nice char. Smaller shrimp will take less time. Place kebabs on a platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top.