BBQ Shrimp

This dish can be used as the main course or appetizer. My Bishop loves these tasty treats as do my entire family. Super simple, yet, oh so divine. The amount you need is the amount you make. We will base our recipe on one pound of shrimp. You may then adjust it to your need.

Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp - raw, peeled and deveined, fresh or frozen

1 pound bacon - You will need 6-10 strips of bacon.

1 bottle Kraft Brown Sugar BBQ sauce

30 wooden toothpicks or 6 skewers (Soak in water while preparing shrimp to avoid burning the stick, no need to soak metal skewers.)

That's it three ingredients.

Usually, I say the brand doesn't matter, but for this recipe the Kraft Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce is the only one I use.

For appetizers we will use toothpicks; for entree' we will use skewers.

First, peel shrimp. Then devein the shrimp by gently running a sharp knife around the rounded side of the shrimp. A vein that may contain a black or red substance should be revealed. Simply pull it out and discard. (Many stores sell shrimp already peeled and deveined. You pay a little more, but it makes the job easier. Just be sure the shrimp are raw.)



Now wrap the shrimp in bacon.

For Skewers: Place 4 or 5 shrimp on skewer then wrap bacon around each shrimp in a spiraling motion. Slip bacon over both ends of skewer to hold in place.

For Appetizers: Cut 9 or 10 strips of bacon into thirds. Wrap each shrimp in bacon and secure with a toothpick.



Place under broiler for about 6-8 minutes or until bacon is cooked but not crispy.

Remove from broiler, brush on BBQ sauce and place back in broiler to heat through.



For a pretty display, place appetizers on a tray with fresh Kale around the edges of the tray. Looks fancy and it's cheap!



For a meal, place skewers on a bed of rice pilaf with a side of broccoli. Its is an awesome meal!

Serve immediately.



So what's it cost:

1 pound of shrimp--------------$8.00 (varies by season)

1 pound of bacon---------------$2.50 (You will not use the entire pound.)

1 bottle BBQ sauce-------------$1.50 or less

Total Cost-------------------- $12.00



Makes 6 skewers or 25-30 appetizers.



Happy cooking!

Kim