Grilled Tequila Shrimp

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Anna Welander

Irving took Harry to a celebratory dinner at a really posh restaurant.
They walked in, were ushered to a table by a formally dressed maitre d'
and sat down at a table on which were displayed the finest china and
crystal. Taking the damask napkin from the solid silver napkin ring,
Harry unfolded it, put it around his neck and proceeded to tie a knot in
the back. Staring at him, the maitre d' said, between gritted teeth,
"Sir, will you be having a shave or a haircut?"

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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Serve these shrimp as a main course with cornbread, or alone as an
appetizer. Either way, be sure to pop open a cold cerveza.

Grilled Tequila Shrimp

For the marinade:
1/2 cup (125 ml) tequila
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño pepper, with or without seeds as desired, finely chopped
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 1/2 - 2 lbs (675 - 900 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lime wedges for garnish

Whisk together the marinade ingredients and combine with the shrimp in a
bowl or plastic bag. Refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Drain the shrimp
and discard the marinade. Thread the shrimp onto wooden skewers and
grill over hot coals until opaque and firm to the touch, 1 to 2 minutes
per side. Serve garnished with lime wedges.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Fri Apr 24 07:46:52 2009