Recipe of the Week: Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp

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Ingredients
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Directions
1.Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 hour before grilling.

2. Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.

3. Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.

4. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.

5. Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

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