Ingredients

dozen large shrimp, cleaned and shelled.

1/4 cup cilantro chopped

3 cloves garlic chopped

juice of 1 lime

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp cumin powder

2 tsbp Tequila

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients except the shrimp in a food processor or blender. Process until fairly smooth.
  2. Pour over the shrimp. Marinade for at least a few minutes.
  3. Heat some oil in a pan. Pull the shrimp out of the marinade, shaking off excess. Fry until done, maybe 3-4 minutes per side. Then place the shrimp on serving plate.
  4. Pour the rest of the marinade into the pan and cook it down on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and serve as dip with the shrimp.