Tequilla Lime Shrimp with Tomatillo Sauce

September is a great time to grill out, the weather has cooled off so you need to hang on to your last availible nights to grill! I like to make these shrimp as an appetizer or an accompaniment to steaks. Buy the big tiger prawns, they will grill better. These are always a big hit!

Shrimp

2 pounds large shrimp in shell
Bamboo skewers soaked in cold water for 30 minutes

Marinade
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup tequila
2 medium garlic cloves minced
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt & pepper
½ cup olive oil

Garnish
Fresh limes
tomatillo sauce

Thread the shrimp (3-4) on the skewers lay in a shallow bowl

Prepare marinade, whisk together lime juice, tequila, garlic, shallots, cumin, salt & pepper to taste. Slowly add olive oil.

Pour over shrimp, marinate at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours

Cook on medium heat grill for 4 minutes each side

Tomatillo Sauce
Small can of tomatillos
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup of chicken stock
1 small onion chopped
1-2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
In a large skillet over medium heat bring chicken stock to boil, add onion cook for 5 minutes.
Pour contents in food processor, process, add other ingredients, process
Allow to cool.
This sauce is spicy; if it is too spicy you can mix a little sour cream into it.