Recipe courtesy of Mark Tarbell

Lime and Mescal Marinated Shrimp with Salsa Verde

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 25 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Inactive: 1 hr 5 min
  • Cook: 5 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

Shrimp:

Salsa Verde:

Directions

  1. Prepare the marinade for the shrimp: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, mescal, cilantro, parsley, honey, scallions, shallots, chiles, garlic and 1/4 cup water. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the marinade, stirring to coat the shrimp. Let marinate, covered in the refrigerator, for 1 hour. Meanwhile, make Salsa Verde: Combine the cilantro,canola oil, pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a small serving bowl and set aside. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 350 degrees F. Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and let drain for 5 minutes. Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with Salsa Verde.

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