Garlic, Basil, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of large shrimp

1 handfull of fresh basil (may substitute dried if desired)

2 cloves of garlic (or 2 teaspoons prepared jarred garlic)

Approx. 1/2 pound of bacon (enough slices to match the number of shrimp)

Wooden Skewers

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak skewers in water for a minimum of 30 minutes.

If shrimp are head-on, remove heads.

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact.

Devein the shrimp, rinse and pat dry.

Chop the fresh basil.

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Place shrimp, garlic and basil in a small bowl.

Stir to coat.

Cover and refridgerate 30 minutes (or longer).

In the meantime, prepare the bacon.

Lay bacon slices on a plate covered with paper towels. Lay a paper towel over the bacon slices.

Microwave 1 to 2 minutes until bacon is partially cooked.

Do not allow bacon to cook long enough to become crispy.

Allow the bacon to cool before proceeding.

Wrap each shrimp in bacon and secure with a skewer.



Preheat your grill. You can cook these indoor on a stove top grill plate or alternately outside on your gas or charcoal grill. Watch carefully if cooking outside as the bacon may cause flare-ups.

Grill turning occassionally, until the shrimp is done and the bacon is crispy.

Enjoy!