Tequila Marinated Shrimp

You can Prepare cover and refrigerate this dish for up
to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh or frozen medium shrimp,
peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
Rinse shrimp, pat dry. Set aside.
In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat;
add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes or until tender.
Add shrimp and tequila; bring to boiling.
Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes
or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally.
Transfer shrimp mixture to a bowl.
Add lime juice, cilantro, and salt; toss to mix.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Drain before serving. Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings.