Wednesday, April 12, 2006

BBQ Spicy Shrimp

Springtime in Alaska announces the BBQ season is here!

Ingredients:

3 lbs large shrimp
7 tbsp light rum
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
Pineapple chunks

Preparation:

Peel and clean shrimp, leave the tails on.
Combine 4 tbsp rum with lemon juice, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Stir in shrimp and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl combine the vinegar, brown sugar and remaining rum. Stir together well. Thread shrimp and then a couple pineapple chunks and repeat until skewer is almost full. Grill over medium heat; 3 minutes on each side. Brush with brown sugar glaze while cooking.

Oh the heavenly aroma from this one!!

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