The citrus marinade for these shrimp is spiked with tequila, which makes for a very flavorful grilled appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 3 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3/4 c silver or white tequila
• 3/4 c lime juice (from about 3 limes)
• 3/4 c fresh orange juice
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. In a medium nonreactive bowl, stir together shrimp, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice; season with salt and pepper.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
4. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
5. Grill shrimp until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once.
6. Transfer to a platter and top with jalapeno.
7. Serve shrimp with lime wedges.

Serves
: 12

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