Ingredients
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- 1 pound raw extra jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons tequila (optional)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, brown sugar, and all spices. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate the shrimp in the mixture for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- If desired, add tequila to the marinated shrimp before threading onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill shrimp for about 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
- Serve on skewers with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg