FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

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These shrimp certainly have some fire, but if you really like them spicy, adjust the cayenne pepper according to your taste. This is from a cookbook called "The Backyard Barbecue Cookbook"

Provided by teresas

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 21m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs large raw shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Shell the shrimp, leaving tail shells on.
  • Skewer six shrimp on each of eight metal skewers.
  • Brush with olive oil.
  • To make the dry spice mixture: Combine ingredients and sprinkle over the shrimp on both sides.
  • Cook on a hot barbecue grill for 4 minutes each side or until shrimp are pink and tender.

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