This is something I made on Father's Day that was really good. It's a variation of a tequila-lime marinade I've been using for awhile. This one's simpler and even better IMO. If you like these flavors, this is worth trying. Next time I might add some chopped cilantro to the marinade (that's for you, mar52! ).

Tequila-Lime Grilled Shrimp

Serves 4-6

2 pounds large shrimp (preferably in the shell; I used the frozen/shelled/deveined shrimp from TJ's which worked fine)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 tsp. cumin (or to taste; I only used about 1 1/4 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or more, to taste)
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

For Marinade:
Whisk together lime juice, tequila, garlic, shallot, cumin, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Taste for seasoning.
Pour over shrimp in nonreactive container or Ziploc bag. Marinate in fridge for 1 to 4 hours (I did it for about 3 which was perfect).

Prepare grill for medium-heat. Skewer the shrimp...if using wood skewers, let them soak in water first for at least 30 minutes. Grill shrimp about 3 inches from the fire, turning once until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Garnish with lime slices.

Talk about asking for it! I'm sure you'll hear from her.

Leni, I figured she might have something to say.

Thank you, Champ.

But I'd have to rename it Tequila Lime Shrimp Yuck

It did sound good.

I love all of you! Don't we have fun!

Hey mar52, sorry but I love cilantro! Just can't handle the lime due to allergy. Now if we could find a middle ground, we might invent a fantastic dish!
Shall we try?

Leni, we do have fun! I forgot about your citrus allergy. Okay...no lime or cilantro. This is definitely do-able since I didn't use the cilantro and it was still delicious. Could you use a splash of white wine vinegar instead of lime?

Mar, maybe parsley instead of cilantro?

Parsley works for me.

Leni, how about lemongrass? It's not citrus at all.

Hi Champgne---made your tequila-lime shrimp last nite---soooo good, with Lenis' spinach salad Oooh la la-- and a Jasmine rice--Thank you all--ummmm good!!!!.....

Hi Deb, so glad you liked the shrimp . I decided to use it as an appetizer for our July 4th party...maybe with some type of mango or corn salsa. I'm serving Leni's salad tomorrow night for some friends; I know it will be DELISH!

I know that I cannot have orange in any form but I am begining to wonder about other citrus that is cooked. So I might just take a leap and see. I don't dare try citrus it with anything else because the way our bodies work, it might link shrimp to citrus and then I wouldn't be able to eat that either. I actually had a few sips of a Hansens Lemon Lime last night and NOTHING happened! I almost did cartwheels. Yeah, sure! I never could do them as a kid and I don't think I'm going to try at age 63. I'd probably break my neck. If it works, then I will certainly try your shrimp recipe.

That IS good news! Maybe cooking the lime or lemon citrus will make a difference...I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you.

I could never do cartwheels either...even my summersaults (sp?) were mediocre.

Bump...

Thanks for bumping that up. I think I will make a trip to TJ and get some of that shrimp. Yummy!

You know, I am so glad that I have no known food alergies. I have a friend who has a deathly alergy to any kind of nuts. He has to read all the ingredients to anything he buys. One hint of peanut oil, and it could be curtains for him. In later life, I believe I may have developed an alergy to cigarette smoke, or the sulfites in white wine. I know I shouldn't, but I use both.

Maynard