Grilled Cajun Shrimp With Homemade Essence |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a great appetizer can be served cold or hot. Goes well with a cold beer. Ingredients:
the essence recipe |
5 t paparika |
1/4 c salt |
1/4 c garlic powder |
2 t ground pepper |
2 t onion powder |
2 t cayenne pepper |
2 t dried oregano |
2 t dried thyme |
the shrimp recipe |
uncooked raw jumbo shrimp |
the essence will cover approx. 200 shrimp. |
monterey jack cheese |
sliced jalepeno from a can |
bacon cut in half |
Directions:
1. Mix all spices together and put in a plastic container.
2. de-shell the shrimp and make a slit down the back and clean out.
3. add a thin slice of cheese and jalepeno to the back slit.
4. wrap a half slice of bacon around the shrimp and secure with toothpick.
5. add a small amount of essence to a plastic or paper bag.
6. add a few shrimp at a time to the essence, making sure they are fully coated.
7. grill 5 mins or until the bacon is fully cooked.
8. the essence can be store in the container for up to a year.
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