Tequila Citrus Shrimp Skewers (Low Fat)

Name: Tequila Citrus Shrimp Skewers (Low Fat)
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is one of the*best* tequila shrimp recipes, you can also make this recipe using chicken, I add in a couple of honey in with the ingredients and marinade for a much longer time (about 3-4 hours) --- you should get about 8 skewers with this recipe, depending on the size of your shrimp."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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)

directions

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