Blackened Shrimp

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These spicy shrimp with honey, lime, and tequila make an easy summer appetizer.

Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound 26-31 size shrimp, peeled & cleaned, tails on
• 1 large tomato, large diced
• 1 large cucumber, large diced
• 1 avocado, large diced
• 1 shallot, finely miced
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
• 2 limes
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 shot tequila
• 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. oil

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins

1. Heat grill to Medium High and lightly oil grill plate.

2. Mix vegetables and cilantro in a bowl. Juice limes and add honey and tequila. Pour over vegetables, mix and divide among 4 salad plates or margarita glasses.

3. Mix Old Bay and cayenne. Sprinkle over shrimp.

4. Grill over medium high heat 3 minutes per side, just till opaque. Divide among 4 serving dishes.Alternate method

For main dish, omit tequila and double all ingredients. Serve over your favorite green salad.