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Firecracker Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 6
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
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Shell the shrimp, leaving tail shells on.
2. Skewer six shrimp on each of eight metal skewers.
3. Brush with olive oil.
4. To make the dry spice mixture: Combine ingredients and sprinkle over the shrimp on both sides.
5. Cook on a hot barbecue grill for 4 minutes each side or until shrimp are pink and tender.
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