Tex-Mex Grilled Scampi

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons tequila
• 1  tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2  jalapeno or serrano chiles, sliced thin
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1  pound medium shrimp in shells
• 1/2  cup bottled chili sauce
• 2  tablespoons minced jalapeno or serrano chiles
• 1  tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon tequila
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine lime juice, the 2 tablespoons tequila, the oil, sliced chiles, and salt in medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.

2. Make Cocktail Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in small bowl. Makes 3/4 cup.

3. Heat grill. Thread shrimp on 6 skewers. Grill over medium-hot* heat 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque. Serve with Cocktail Sauce. Makes 4 servings.

*Note: To test for medium-hot heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the coals at the height of the food for 3 seconds before you have to pull away.