Barbecued Shrimp and Bacon
- 30 (31 to 35) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 strips bacon, partially cooked and cut in half
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- Equipment: Small bamboo skewers
- Preheat the broiler.
- Wrap each shrimp with a bacon slice.
- Thread each shrimp on a small bamboo skewer and brush lightly with oil before broiling.
- Place skewers on a wire rack set into a foil-lined metal tray.
- Broil the shrimp until the bacon gets crispy on all sides.
- Baste with barbecue sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
- Turn once and finish, another 3 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp are just cooked through.
- Serve warm.
- Cook's Note: Soak the skewers in water before using to prevent them from catching fire when the shrimp are cooking.
shrimp, bacon, vegetable oil, barbecue sauce, bamboo skewers
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/barbecued-shrimp-and-bacon-recipe.html (may not work)