Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Name: Tequila-Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 1 h 4 min
Yield: 6 kabobs, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh; 1/4 cup tequila; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 shallots, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt; pepper; 1 lb large shrimp; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons tequila; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons lime zest

Submitted by KellyC

"Grilled shrimp with Tequila-lime flavors. With or without the dipping sauce, these are great!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 4mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 6 kabobs
Serves:: 6

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup lime juice, fresh
¹⁄₄ cup tequila
1 garlic clove, minced
2 shallots, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
salt
pepper
1 lb large shrimp
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest

directions

Combine first 8 ingredients to make marinade.
Place the shrimp in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
Marinate one hour.
If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Thread shrimp on skewers. Grill about 3 minutes a side.
For sauce, stir remaining ingredients together until well blended.

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Reviews

O..M..G...this is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!! I added about 2 tsp. lime zest to the marinade, then grilled the shrimp for about 5-6 minutes, each side...PERFECT!!! I didn't make the sauce...I just sprinkled some fresh squeezed lime juice on...DELISH!!! Will most definately make this again!!!<br/>BTW....I used 16-20 ct. raw shrimp......THANKS for GREAT recipe!!!

Ackman