CILANTRO-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP

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With plenty of cilantro and basil in my garden and a bottle of tequila in the pantry, I knew just what to do to these shrimp. I think the crushed red pepper really gave it an extra kick! -Tami Penunuri, Leauge City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons tequila
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Byarugaba Daniel
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This recipe is so easy to make and the shrimp turn out so well! I love the cilantro basil sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Ebube Azubuike
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


virginia orta
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I made this recipe with some fresh shrimp that I caught myself. The shrimp were so fresh and the sauce was so flavorful. This recipe is a keeper!


Malaika Milien
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some leftover shrimp from a party and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was so flavorful.


Ethan Hrynyk
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Suleman Nadeem
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This recipe is so easy to make and the shrimp turn out so well! I love the cilantro basil sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Lana Mulic
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Little pru Womdantso
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I made this recipe with some fresh shrimp that I caught myself. The shrimp were so fresh and the sauce was so flavorful. This recipe is a keeper!


Siboniso Mfanekiso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some leftover shrimp from a party and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was so flavorful.


Shakil Talukder
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Katy Carrick
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This recipe is so easy to make and the shrimp turn out so well! I love the cilantro basil sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Jamil tahir
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


LUCKY KEN
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I made this recipe with some fresh shrimp that I caught myself. The shrimp were so fresh and the sauce was so flavorful. This recipe is a keeper!


swabir yahya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some leftover shrimp from a party and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was so flavorful.


Angel Kemp
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


666 Savage
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Alexis K
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The basil and lime juice balanced out the cilantro flavor perfectly. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly.


Justin Main
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so well! The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Glass
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the shrimp and the sauce was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohil Mehar
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the cilantro basil sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.