Margarita Grilled Shrimp

I am way behind. Swapped meals awhile ago and wanted to share the recipe I made this month. Can you tell someone was dreaming of summer?

Margarita Grilled Shrimp:


Ingredients:


1/4 cup tequila


2 tablespoons of lime juice


zest of one lime


1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion


1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro


1 small jalapeno, minced


1 teaspoon of salt


2 tablespoons canola oil


2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined



Directions:

Place ingredients for marinating the shrimp in a bowl or plastic bag. Add shrimp and stir or shake to coat. Refrigerate and marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill or broiler. If using skewers soak them in cool water until needed.

Thread shrimp onto skewers not packing them too tightly so they will cook evenly.

Place shrimp on the grill or under the broiler and cook for a total of 5 to 6 minutes or until pink and firm, turning at least once. Remove from heat.
Discard marinade.

Prepare a bed of greens and tomatoes on each plate. Whisk together 4 tablespoons of good olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of tequila to make a yummy salad dressing which will compliment the shrimp. (ADULTS only for sure) Pour the dressing over the greens and tomatoes to lightly coat the salad. Plate the shrimp skewers on top of the salad.

Serves 4-6 or 25 appetizers.

I am thinking I will serve this meal with margaritas for sure!

I am hungry and dreaming of a fun night just writing this post.
Recipe from The Outer Banks Cookbook by Elizabeth Weigand

Happy Summer!