Tequila Lime Marinade and Glaze

Tequila Lime Marinade and Glaze

Makes enough for 1-1 ½ lbs. chicken or shrimp

Ingredients

¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup tequila
1 small jalapeño pepper, very finely minced
1 small shallot, very finely minced
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. Kowalski's Pure Honey
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns (or less to taste)
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or less to taste)
1 tsp. freshly grated lime zest
2 tsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp. Kowalski's Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (from the Produce Department)
2 tsp. finely minced fresh cilantro (optional)
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Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine first 10 ingredients (through zest).
  2. Transfer ½ of the mixture to a small bowl; whisk in oil. Set marinade aside.
  3. Bring remaining mixture to a boil over high heat to melt sugar.
  4. Reduce to medium-low; simmer until reduced by ½ (7-10 min.).
  5. Cool slightly or to room temperature; stir lime juice into glaze just before using.
  6. Stir cilantro into glaze just before using or reserve for use as a garnish.

To use marinade: Toss with raw shrimp or boneless skinless chicken breasts; let stand for 20-30 min. Grill as desired. Discard unused marinade.

To use glaze: Brush over shrimp or chicken in the last 1-2 min. of grilling and/or drizzle over food after it comes off the grill. Tent with foil; let stand for 5 min. before serving.