Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Makes 6 servings
1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound bacon
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Place shrimp in plastic bag; set in bowl. For marinade, in small bowl, combine onion, oil, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Pour marinade over shrimp; close bag. Marinate shrimp 3 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Cut bacon slices into halves lengthwise, then crosswise. In large skillet, partially cook bacon. Drain on paper toweling. Drain shrimp; reserve marinade. Wrap bacon strips around shrimp and secure with wooden picks. Place shrimp in wire grill basket or on 12x9-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. (If using foil, puncture foil in several places.)
Grill shrimp, on uncovered grill, over medium-hot any type charcoal 6 minutes or until bacon and shrimp are done, turning basket or individual shrimp once and basting with marinade.
Makes 6 servings
1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound bacon
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Place shrimp in plastic bag; set in bowl. For marinade, in small bowl, combine onion, oil, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Pour marinade over shrimp; close bag. Marinate shrimp 3 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Cut bacon slices into halves lengthwise, then crosswise. In large skillet, partially cook bacon. Drain on paper toweling. Drain shrimp; reserve marinade. Wrap bacon strips around shrimp and secure with wooden picks. Place shrimp in wire grill basket or on 12x9-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. (If using foil, puncture foil in several places.)
Grill shrimp, on uncovered grill, over medium-hot any type charcoal 6 minutes or until bacon and shrimp are done, turning basket or individual shrimp once and basting with marinade.
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