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Tequila Marinated Shrimp Kabobs

4 servings



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Ingredients:



  • 12 ounces Contessa large Uncooked Tail-on Shrimp




  • 1 zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch round pieces




  • 8 button mushrooms




  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 8 square




  • Marinade:




  • 2 cups orange juice




  • juice of 2 limes




  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped




  • 1 ounce tequila




  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper




  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin




  • salt and pepper




Steps:



  • Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together in a blender and blend until it has formed a puree and place in a large bowl.




  • Place the shrimp, red pepper, zucchini and mushrooms in the marinade.




  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.




  • While the shrimp are marinating prepare gas or charcoal grill.




  • Assemble shrimp, peppers, zucchini and mushrooms on skewers (if using wood skewers remember to soak them in water before use).




  • Cook kabobs for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turns pink.