Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Thread 3 to 4 shrimp on the skewers. If using bamboo skewers, make sure to soak for an hour before threading shrimp.
2. Place in a large shallow non-aluminum dish.
3. In a medium bowl mix together tequila, lime juice, garlic, shallots, salt, cumin, and pepper.
4. Add in olive oil slowly, whisking until mixture is combined. Pour over shrimp and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 to 4 hours.
5. Preheat grill for medium heat.
6. Place shrimp on grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
7. Remove from the grill, take the shrimp off skewers, and serve immediately.

Grilled Shrimp is good.  Bacon is better. 

Grilled Shrimp WITH Bacon — now there is a masterpiece! 

The Weekend Grillers has put up a delicious and very easy recipe for this wonderful combination that you should try for your next party — CLICK HERE for the Grilled Shrimp with Bacon Kabob Recipe.

With this Salty Dish I would be sure to serve some Sweet, but not too sweet, Adult Drinks like the traditional Singapore Sling and the very modern Mango Crush.