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Tangy Shrimp Skewers


Recipe Information
Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients
  • Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) ketchup
  • 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2/3 tsp (3 ml) finely chopped fresh garlic
  • Kabobs:
  • 1 lb (.5 kg) (20 to 25) fresh raw shrimp cleaned
  • 8 green onions, each cut into 3 (2 inch) pieces
  • 2 lemons, each cut into 6 slices, then cut in half
  • 12 (6 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 20 minutes
Preparation
  • Place skewers in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Prepare grill; heat until coals are ash white.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in saucepan, cook over low heat until butter is melted.
  • On each skewer place 1 shrimp, 1 green onion piece, 1 lemon piece, 1 shrimp and 1 green onion piece.
  • Brush with sauce thoroughly, place on grill, brushing with sauce and turning frequently, until shrimp turn pink (about 6 to 10 minutes.)
Comments
Big crowd pleaser terrific flavor use as appetizer or as main dish.