TEQUILA-JALAPENO MARINATED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro
5 small jalapeno chiles or 5 small serrano chilies (remove seeds if you don't like it too hot)
1/2 small yellow onion, finely minced
2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic
3 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/4 lbs shelled and deveined uncooked jumbo shrimp

Steps:

  • Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
  • Insert 2 skewers onto shrimp to keep them from slipping.
  • Arrange kabobs onto a shallow baking dish.
  • Combine cilantro, chiles, onion and 1 tbsp garlic into your food processor, finely chop.
  • Gradually add all remaining marinade ingredients, processing until bright green paste forms.
  • Pour mixture over shrimp.
  • Cover, refrigerate 60 minutes, turning kabobs several times to marinate.
  • Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tbsp.
  • garlic and 2 tbsp.
  • cilantro, cook 2 minutes or until garlic softens.
  • Heat grill.
  • Discard marinade and place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or charcoal grill 6 inches from coals.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Baste with garlic butter mixture.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

Bertland Palmer
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Overall, I thought this recipe was good, but not great.


Hiskia HiskiaKuvare
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I would recommend serving these shrimp with a dipping sauce.


Josiah Ghaji
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Saiful islam shohag
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I added some chopped cilantro to the marinade and it gave the shrimp a nice fresh flavor.


Nepa Akter
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I didn't have any tequila so I used rum instead. It worked out just fine.


Emmanuel Kokobane
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but they still had a good flavor.


Sehen gaming
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I love the smoky flavor that the tequila gives to the shrimp.


Raysa JannatunR
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always tender and juicy.


Kawooya Abduh Rahman
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This recipe is easy to follow and the shrimp cook up quickly. I would definitely make it again.


Asif tanha
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp were very tasty.


Md alamin Ahmed
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I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious.


Jeyline Jessy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful.


Erik Nel
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The shrimp were a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Hailey Sadler
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Eyinade Kemisola
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I love the combination of tequila and jalapeno in this recipe. The shrimp were flavorful and juicy.


Caiden Bernier
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These shrimp were a hit at my party! The marinade was easy to make and the shrimp cooked up perfectly.