Looking for a tasty, easy summer appetizer? Make this grilled Tequila Jalapeño Shrimp a quick and delicious appetizer for your guests.
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INGREDIENTS
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– 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped– 2 cloves garlic– 6 mint leave– ⅓ cup tequila– ¼ cup orange juice– ¼ cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)– 1 lb. extra jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on– ¼ tsp salt– ¼ tsp pepperYogurt Dipping Sauce– 1 cup Greek yogurt– 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)– 2 cloves garlic, minced– Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
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Process jalapeño, garlic, and mint in a food processor until minced. Add tequila, orange, and lime juices and pulse.
Step 2
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Float 4-5 shrimp on skewers in a shallow baking dish. Repeat for all shrimp. Pour the tequila jalapeño marinade over them. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
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Marinate skewers in fridge for an hour, rotating halfway through.
Step 4
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Heat grill to medium and lightly oil grates. Cover and grill shrimp skewers for 3 minutes per side until pink, then transfer to a platter.
Step 5
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Blend yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.