Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

photo: http://www.bigoven.com

Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

original recipe: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/162202/Tequila-Orange-Grilled-Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 poundshrimp; large, peeled, deveined and tails left on
• 3 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper; very finely chopped
• 2 clovesgarlic; very finely chopped
• lime zest; of one lime
• Coarse salt
• pepper; freshly ground
• 1 cupOrange juice
• 1/4 cuptequila
• 1 shallot; finely chopped
• 1 tablespoonUnsalted butter
• 1 tablespoonchives; fresh, chopped

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic and lime zest; season with salt and pepper. Fold in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes up to 1 hour.

In a shallow saucepan, comine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila and shallots; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter; keep warm.

Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges.