Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp

Posted online September 15, 2010 | 2:03 pm

This tasty grilled shrimp dish is great anytime, but is especially welcome in this, the year of Mexico’s dual anniversaries. September 16, 2010, is the bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence Day and November 20 is the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.

Why try? Get the Mexican Independence Day festivities started with spicy tequila lime grilled shrimp!

Foodie Byte: Finish grilled shrimp with a zesty chile lime-infused oil; combine 2 tablespoons each: olive oil and lime juice with 1 tablespoon fresh minced cilantro, 1 teaspoon chile lime seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Serve as a basting glaze or dipping sauce. Variation: simply grill marinated shrimp directly on grill. Toss in chile lime-infused oil and serve arranged on a platter for sharing with fresh limes.

Check out The Food Channel's extended recipe list in honor of September 16, 2010, the bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence Day and November 20, the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Tequila
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pound large shrimp, tail-on, peeled and deveined
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Fresh lime wedges

Preparation

1. Combine tequila, lime juice, olive oil, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin and salt in a nonreactive stainless bowl or glass bowl and stir to blend.

2. Add shrimp and marinate for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

3. Remove shrimp from marinade and drain. Discard marinade.

4. Thread 3 to 4 shrimp on each skewer. Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque.

5. Serve shrimp skewers with fresh lime wedges.

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