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Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

1 Pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails left on
3 Tbs. Olive oil
1 Jalapeno chile, very finely chopped
2 Cloves garlic, very finely chopped
Zest of l lime, plus lime wedges for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 Cup orange juice
1/4 Cup tequila
1 Shallot, finely chopped
1 Tbs. Unsalted butter
1 Tbs. Chopped fresh chives

1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

2. In a shallow saucepan, combine 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.

3. heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over hight 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 immediatley with lime wedges.

This is a terrific recipe...fast, easy, and delicious

Recipe Contributed by Martha Stewart