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Southwest Zesty Margarita Shrimp

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Toast your friends with these zesty shrimp appetizers, marinated in a tangy lime, tequila, and cilantro blend, then quick-broiled.

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PREP TIME 30 Min
TOTAL TIME 4 Hr 30 Min
SERVINGS 30

1/4: cup finely chopped green onions

1/4: cup oil

1/4: cup tequila

1: teaspoon grated lime peel

2: tablespoons fresh lime juice

2: tablespoons honey

2: tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2: teaspoon salt

1: lb. (about 30) large tiger (striped) shrimp, shelled, tails left on and deveined

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1 In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours to marinate.
2 Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on sprayed broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

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Expert Tips

Purchase the correct size of shrimp to ensure the appropriate amount of marinade and appetizer servings. The large shrimp needed for this recipe are 26-30 count per pound. For more intense flavor, marinate the shrimp for eight hours.

Prepare the recipe up to eight hours before serving; cover and refrigerate.

For your buffet, plan 6 to 12 appetizers of various forms and temperatures. How much to prepare? Allow for 3 to 4 appetizers per person per hour.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)

Calories 15

(Calories from Fat 10),

Total Fat 1g

(Saturated Fat 0g,),

Cholesterol 15mg;
Sodium 25mg;
Total Carbohydrate 0g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 0g),

Protein 2g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges: FreeCarbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 7/23/2010 4:29:56 PM REPORT ABUSE melodyscookin said:

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I made this as an appetizer. Started with pre-cooked shrimp with tails on 25-30 count. Followed the recipe for the marinating time and ingredents. I served this cold on ice and everybody love this. It has a real margarita taste people could not get enough.

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