Marinated Grilled Shrimp

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  • 2 pounds large jumbo shrimp
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 ounces olive oil
  • ¾ cup Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 2 ounces tequila (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Place cleaned and peeled shrimp in a large glass dish and set aside. Sauteé onion, garlic and oregano in olive oil until onions are translucent. Slowly stir in Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice, orange juice and tequila, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Pour warm marinade over shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate shrimp while preparing grill for cooking. Drain shrimp and grill over hot coals about three inches from heat. Grill about 5 minutes on each side, brushing with marinade.