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Spicy Grilled Jalapeņo and Lime Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
MARINADE
1 jalapeņo chili, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp. grated lime zest plus 5 Tbls. juice from 3 limes
6 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
14 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
SHRIMP
1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbls. minced fresh cilantro
Directions:
Directions:
For the marinade process all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Reserve 2 tbls. marinade: transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and butterfly. Add to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min. or up to 1 hour.
To cook: heat all grill burners on high for 15 min. Scrape cooking grate clean. Meanwhile, thread marinated shrimp on skewers. Sprinkle one side of shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down. with lid down, until lightly charred, 3-4 min. Turn all burners off, flip skewers, close lid, and cook until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1-2 min. Using tong. slide shrimp into bowl and toss with reserved marinade. sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Scott has cooked these for us several times and they are delicious!

 

 

 

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