Tequila Shrimp-and-Pepper Kebabs

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 30 mins
Marinate: 1 hr
Grill: 6 mins

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.

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