With a peppery citrus aroma, this spicy and smoky mezcal-infused blend carefully crafted by Derek Wolf emulates the experience of sipping mezcal with a citrus back.
Dish Info
Ingredients
11
servings
6
45
minutes
Ingredients
2-3
3
1.5
1.5
Limes
Cilantro
Smoked Chipotle Mezcal
Chipotle Purée
Honey
Unsalted Butter
Tequila Blanco
Minced Garlic
Chopped Cilantro
Chopped Cilantro
1
½
2
lbs
Garnish
2
2
2
tbsp
tbsp
oz
tbsp
tbsp
tbsp
tbsp
Shrimp
tbsp
Step 1
Begin by adding your shrimp to a large food safe bowl or bag along with all the ingredients for the quick marinade (use the Smoked Chipotle Mezcal or seasoning substitute). Let that sit for 10-15 minutes, then drain the excess marinade. Begin skewering the shrimp onto the skewers and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat your grill for direct cooking at high heat temperature (around 375-400F). 2. Add a basting cast iron skillet over the flames to preheat. Add your tequila to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add your butter and garlic to melt. Let simmer for 1 more minute, then add the chopped cilantro right before taking it off.
Step 3
Once the butter is done, pull off and add your shrimp to the grill to cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 4
Once you flip the first time, begin carefully basting with the tequila lime butter. When the shrimp are done, pull off and rest for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Garnish the shrimp with cilantro, remove from skewers. Serve & enjoy!
Derek has been grilling outdoors for years, host of OvertheFireCooking, his viral instagram and social accounts, is a published cookbook author, and has launched 4 spicelines inspired by his culinary style.
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