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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Tequila Citrus Shrimp Skewers (low Fat)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and leave the tails intact)
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (use fresh only)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 large red bell pepper (seeded and cut into about 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 large orange (cut in half then into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 1 large lime (cut in half then into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • black pepper (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 in a large bowl stir together the tequila with the next 6 ingredients; add in the shrimp, toss to combine.
  • 2 cover and chill for about 1 hour.
  • 3 soak the wooden skewere in water for 30 minutes.
  • 4 alternately thread the shrimp, bell pepper pieces, orange and lime wedges onto wooden skewers.
  • 5 grill covered with lid over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until done (do not overcook the shrimp!).
  • 6 delicious!

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