Jalapeno-Tequila Marinated Shrimp

• 2 14 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined
• 2 cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
• 4 -6 fresh jalapenos, coarsely chopped, seeded and deveined
• 12 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 14 cup fresh orange juice
• 14 cup fresh lime juice
• 14 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1. If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 20 min in some water.
2. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, again if using bamboo skewers, use 2 skewers this helps when turning them over - the shrimp don't spin around.
3. Arrange the kabobs in a shallow baking dish.
4. In a food processor, combine the 2 cups cilantro, jalapenos, onion, and garlic and finely chop.
5. Gradually add the all the juices, olive oil, tequila, salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper until a bright green paste forms.
6. Pour this mixture over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minute Turn the kabobs several times during this marination.
7. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
8. Add 2 cloves of garlic and 3 Tbs cilantro and cook 2 min or until garlic just begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
9. When ready to serve, heat grill to medium.
10. Drain kabobs and discard the marinade.
11. Place kabobs on grill and cook 2-3 min on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
12. Baste the shrimp with the garlic-cilantro butter frequently while grilling.
13. You can serve these with lime wedges.

shrimp, fresh cilantro, fresh jalapenos, onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt, sugar, ground cumin, black pepper, butter, garlic, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jalapeno-tequila-marinated-shrimp-175384 (may not work)