Spicy Grilled Jalapeño and Lime Shrimp Skewers

Name: Spicy Grilled Jalapeño and Lime Shrimp Skewers
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 , jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 3 tablespoons, olive oil; 6 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon, grated lime zest plus 5 tablespoons juice (3 limes); 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 pounds, extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh cilantro

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2007

Main Courses

Fish & Seafood

Grilling & Barbecue

SERVES4

TIME1 hour, plus 30 minutes marinating

Spicy Grilled Jalapeño and Lime Shrimp Skewers

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We make a flavorful marinade of jalapeño, lime, garlic, and spices to flavor the shrimp before they go on the grill, setting some of the mixture aside to finish the dish. To get a good char on the shrimp without overcooking them, we pack th...

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