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Grilled Iguana with Lime & Cilantro

Name: Grilled Iguana with Lime & Cilantro
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United States (Florida)
Ingredients: 1 lb iguana backstraps (or sections); Salt and black pepper; Oil for grill grate; 1 lime, halved; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Simple grilled preparation finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

Easy

30–45 min

Serves 4

United States (Florida)

Grilled & Roasted Iguana

Main Course / Entree

Backstraps

Recipe Source: Food.com – Iguana (grilled with lime & cilantro)

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Ingredients

•1 lb iguana backstraps (or sections)
•Salt and black pepper
•Oil for grill grate
•1 lime, halved
•1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Season iguana with salt and pepper; oil grill grate.
2
Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through (165°F).
3
Rest briefly; squeeze lime over meat and sprinkle cilantro.
4
Slice or chop; serve as-is or as taco filling.

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