CILANTRO-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP

Cilantro-Basil Grilled Shrimp image

With plenty of cilantro and basil in my garden and a bottle of tequila in the pantry, I knew just what to do to these shrimp. I think the crushed red pepper really gave it an extra kick! -Tami Penunuri, Leauge City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons tequila
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges