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Guero's Shrimp Alambres
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
Servings: 25
Ingredients:
25 metal or wooden skewers
4 onions
10 tomatillos
5 bell peppers
10 pounds jumbo shrimp
marinade, recipe follows
Directions:
1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before skewering food.
2. Cut onions, tomatillos, and bell peppers into large, skewer-sized pieces. Assemble skewers, alternating 1 piece of each vegetable between 5 shrimps on each skewer. Arrange skewers in a large non-reactive baking dish and pour the marinade over. Submerge skewers in marinade, and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
3. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for approximately 6 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and serve.
4. Marinade:
5. 5 ounces chopped garlic
6. 2 ounces garlic powder
7. 1-ounce ground cumin
8. 1-ounce freshly ground black pepper
9. 1-ounce salt
10. 2 ounces paprika
11. 4 ounces pineapple juice
12. 32 ounces vegetable oil
13. 1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
14. Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Pour marinade over skewers as directed above.
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By RecipeOfHealth.com