Description
Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- ΒΌ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
- Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate
- and place about 4 inches from heat source.
- Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers
- 5 to 6 per skewer.
- Cook
- uncovered
- on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink
- turning once
- for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 16 mins
Servings: 4