SHRIMP CARLOS

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A scrumptuous appetizer from Mexico with a few American alterations served by the son of a very special lady on her 89th birthday party. Scott spent a lot of time in Mexico and found this to be one of his favorites and now mine too! I think it'll become one of yours as well.

Provided by Judikins

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon, cut in half
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 slices red onions, rings
12 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (~ 1 in.)
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce

Steps:

  • Fry bacon leaving it still limp.
  • Place 12 half slices of bacon, spaced eveningly, on jelly roll sheet or cookie sheet with sides.
  • Place uncooked shrimp on top of each bacon slice.
  • Add ring of onion.
  • Top each with slice of pepper jack cheese (and or cheddar; it's your personal preference).
  • Sprinkle with garlic salt or powder.
  • Wrap bacon around shrimp, cheese and onion and secure by using a toothpick.
  • Sprinkle a couple drops of hot sauce.
  • Broil in oven on top rack for~3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked.
  • Serve immediately while hot.

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