Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

Submitted by Reefbubbles

"This is one of those recipes that you will treasure. I make this allot for entertaining and everyone always RAVES about it. I ALWAYS make the Lime Cilantro Rice and Avocado Salad posted by me with this dish. The combination is a truly amazing meal. That is guaranteed to impress! Hint: DO NOT make this marinade ahead (like the day before) the zest will cause it to get very bitter tasting! Also it says to cook mixture 7-8 minutes until gets thick and syrupy. I low boil it for 20-25 minute and it still isn't that thick, but it works! This is a Martha Stewart recipe."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12-14 shrimp
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium jalapeno chile, very finely chopped (deseeded, op.)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium lime, zest of, plus
• lime wedge, for serving
• coarse salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup tequila
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or green onion)

directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
4. In a shallow sauce pan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila and shallots.
5. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
6. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7-8 minutes.
7. Stir in butter; keep warm.
8. Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat.
9. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
10. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp.
11. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.