Tex-Mex Grilled Scampi

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Grill: 4 mins

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.