Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelBit DifficultHealth IndexHealthy++
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 24 large shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact
 Onion1 Large, thinly sliced
 Bacon Slices24
 Brown sugar2 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce2 Tablespoon
 Dry sherry2 Tablespoon
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm), minced
 Chili powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Shredded lettuce

Directions

Cut shrimp along inside curve and open out butterfly-style.
Place an onion on one half of shrimp; fold shrimp together.
Wrap a slice of bacon around shrimp; secure with a toothpick.
Set aside.
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, and seasonings until well blended.
Dip shrimp into marinade; set aside on a barbecue rack or broiling tray for 3 minutes.
Barbecue over medium fire or grill under broiler until shrimp are cooked and bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.
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