Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Name: Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined; 2 cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped; 4 -6 fresh jalapenos, coarsely chopped, seeded and deveined; 12 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons tequila; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 14 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined
2 cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
4 -6 fresh jalapenos, coarsely chopped, seeded and deveined
12 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 20 min in some water.
2
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, again if using bamboo skewers, use 2 skewers this helps when turning them over - the shrimp don't spin around.
3
Arrange the kabobs in a shallow baking dish.
4
In a food processor, combine the 2 cups cilantro, jalapenos, onion, and garlic and finely chop.
5
Gradually add the all the juices, olive oil, tequila, salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper until a bright green paste forms.
6
Pour this mixture over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minute Turn the kabobs several times during this marination.
7
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add 2 cloves of garlic and 3 Tbs cilantro and cook 2 min or until garlic just begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
9
When ready to serve, heat grill to medium.
10
Drain kabobs and discard the marinade.
11
Place kabobs on grill and cook 2-3 min on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
12
Baste the shrimp with the garlic-cilantro butter frequently while grilling.
13
You can serve these with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined, 2 cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped, 4 -6 fresh jalapenos, coarsely chopped, seeded and deveined, 12 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp

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