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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound (about 24) large shrimp (with shells on)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 2 medium jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, each cut into 6 squares or triangles
- 2 oranges, each cut into six 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Metal skewers
Directions
1. For the marinade, in a large bowl combine orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, onion, coriander seed, cumin seed, salt and sugar; set aside.
2. With small knife or scissors, cut slit through shell along curved side of each shrimp and devein (leave shells on). Stir shrimp into marinade; cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour.
3. Prepare grill according to manufacturer's directions for direct grilling.
4. Meanwhile, for the glaze melt marmalade in medium microwaveproof bowl on High, 30 to 40 seconds; stir in tequila and jalapeno. Transfer half of mixture to another bowl for dipping sauce.
5. Arrange bell peppers in a single layer on a large microwaveproof plate. Microwave on High, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Skewer one piece of bell pepper on one of 6 skewers. Fold orange slice in half and skewer through peel. Skewer 4 shrimp through head and tail; follow with an orange slice and piece of bell pepper. Repeat on other skewers.
6. Oil grill. Brush all sides of kebabs with glaze. Grill kebabs over medium coals, 3 minutes; brushing with more glaze. Turn and grill 3 minutes more; brush with remaining glaze. Serve immediately with reserved dipping sauce. Makes 6 servings.
Tip
- To skewer the orange slices, thread the skewers through the peel.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 6
- cal.(kcal)305,
- Fat, total(g)6,
- chol.(mg)93,
- sat. fat(g)1,
- carb.(g)47,
- fiber(g)2,
- pro.(g)14,
- sodium(mg)511,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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