directions
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Place tequila, triple sec, lime juice and vegetable oil in a medium bowl
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Whisk to combine
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Stir in the jalapeno, lime zest, chili powder, sugar and salt
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Let stand 15 minutes before using as a marinade. Yield: 3/4 cup SUGGESTED USE: With the zing of a real Margarita this marinade is delicious on shrimp or scallops (30 to 60 minutes) or boneless chicken breasts (1 to 3 hours) or chicken pieces (3 to 4 hours).
Margarita Marinade
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 /4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
- 1 -1 /2 teaspoons grated lime rind (zest)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt