Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. Gold tequila
  • 3/4 c. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 salad oil
  • 4 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped and divided
  • 12 garlic cloves, smashed and divided
  • 3 Serrano chilies, minced and divided
  • 6 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 3 lb. shrimp (13 to 15 count), shelled, deveined and butterflied
  • 6 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 6 Tbsp. butter, chilled
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • dash of ground cumin

Method

  • Mix together 3/4 cup tequila, lime juice, oil, pinch of cilantro, 4 garlic cloves, pinch of chilies, sugar, salt, pepper and cumin. Place shrimp in mixture; marinate at least 1 hour. Drain, reserve marinade.