Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp With Savory Tequila Watermelon Salad

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   Prep: Active: ~20min, Passive: ~1-4hrs | Cook: 7min | Preheat Grill to Medium

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   Make the marinade by combining all ingredients except the shrimp.

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   Shell and devein the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let sit in fridge for 1-4 hours.

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   Remove shrimp from marinade and place of 4 skewers (1 per serving). Reserve the marinade.

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   Lightly oil the grates of the preheated grill. Place the skewers of shrimp on the grill, and grill until pink, about 7 minutes, flipping one time. When you flip the shrimp brush the shrimp with the reserved marinade. About 30s before you remove the shrimp from the grill, brush once again with the marinade and flip for a final sear.

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   Remove the shrimp from the grill and set aside to coll for a couple of minutes.

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   Plate the shrimp on top of the salad. Either on the skewer, or removed and placed around/on top of the salad.

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   Prep: Active: ~30min, Passive: ~30min | Cook: ~30min

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   Tequila Lime Simple Syrup: Combine tequila, water, sugar, lime juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain the syrup & allow to cool.

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    While syrup is steeping, cut the watermelon and mango into 1/4 - 1/2 inch cubes.

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    Combine cooled syrup with watermelon and mango and toss. Place in the fridge to sit for 30 minutes.

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    Grill the corn in the husk. Once grilled, cut the corn off of the cob.

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    Remove the watermelon & mango mixture from the fridge and combine the remaining ingredients with the mixture.

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    Toss and plate the salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.