Bacon Basil Shrimp On A Stick Food

BACON, SHRIMP AND BASIL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Hold a shrimp into a straight position in your left hand (or right hand, if you're left handed). Starting at the tail end, insert a skewer running the length of the shrimp. Place a basil leaf on the "back" (the formerly rounded part) of the shrimp. Wrap the shrimp in bacon, tucking in the ends. Skewer and wrap the remaining shrimp the same way.
• Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
• Arrange the shrimp on a grate, placing an aluminum foil protector under the exposed portion of the skewers to keep them from burning. Grill the kebabs until the bacon is nicely browned and the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side, 4 to 6 minutes in all, turning the kebabs to insure even cooking.

BACON-SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 16 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 ̊.
• Place a chunk of pineapple on top of a shrimp, then wrap the whole thing in one of the half-slices of bacon. Stick a skewer through it to hold the pineapple, shrimp and bacon securely. Repeat to make more skewers, then lay them all on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.
• Roast the skewers for 10 minutes. Brush with a second coat of barbecue sauce, turning the skewers as you place them back on the rack. Return to the oven and bake until the bacon is sizzling and the shrimp are cooked through, about 15 more minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BACON-WRAPPED BLUE CHEESE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Combine butter, garlic and pepper sauce. Cut a slit in each shrimp along the inside curve; flatten slightly. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Press a cheese cube into slit. Wrap a basil leaf and bacon piece around each shrimp; secure with a toothpick., Place shrimp on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 6-8 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink and bacon is crisp, 5-6 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with butter mixture., Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; sprinkle with celery, crumbled blue cheese and basil.

SHRIMP ON A STICK

Steps:

• Drain pineapple chunks, reserving syrup. Combine soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic, ginger, pepper, sesame seeds, onions and reserved pineapple syrup in a gallon-size zip-top plastic freezer bag.
• Seal bag tightly and shake to blend thoroughly. Transfer 1 cup of the marinade to a bowl.
• Add shrimp to bag.
• Seal tightly and shake to coat thoroughly.
• Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, but no longer than 4 hours.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Thread wooden skewers, alternating shrimp and pineapple.
• Place on the grill rack 4 to 5 inches from heat source.
• Grill until shrimp is opaque in the center, about 3 minutes on each side, basting with the reserved marinade.

SHRIMP ON A STICK

Steps:

• In a large pot heat canola oil to 350 degrees. Slice shrimp 3/4 of the way through the back and fill with jerk paste. Mix the water, baking powder, and 3/4 of the flour to create batter. Dip the shrimp in the remaining flour and then into the batter. Fry the shrimp until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, skewer, drizzle with lemon oil and serve.;

BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.