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Tequila Time Shrimp Kabobs
Tequila and lime add a refreshing twist to this summertime kabob recipe. The unexpected addition of shrimp makes them all the more special. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for your next summer barbecue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Entrées
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 jalapeño chile, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 6to 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water
- Yellow rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, tequila, oil, jalapeño, garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill pan over medium heat. Alternate the shrimp, red bell pepper wedges, onion wedges, and lime wedges on Place the skewers on the grill pan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the food from the skewers, if desired, and serve with yellow rice.
