grilled tequila-lime shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1/4 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 16 mins


• 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 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.