Ingredients

  • 14 cup vegetable oil or 14 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf, plus more
  • cilantro leaf, for garnish
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled
  • Mexican rice

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the shrimp and the relish; mix well to combine.
  • Add the shrimp to the seasoning paste, and toss to thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture.
  • Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mixture while you prepare the grill.
  • Prepare a grill and thread the shrimp onto 4 or 6 metal skewers (depending on their size)*.
  • Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides.
  • Do not overcook!
  • Serve with rice in a flour tortilla.