Buffalo Shrimp
20 (16-20 count) each raw shrimp, peeled, tail-on
5 dashes Cholula sauce or other hot pepper sauce
1 cup favorite barbecue sauce
Using 5 wooden skewers, place 4 shrimp on each skewer.
Combine Cholula and barbecue sauce and pour over shrimp skewers. Marinate overnight.
Grill.
Grilled Garlic Shrimp
2 pounds large, tail-on shrimp
6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel shrimp, leaving the tail on. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer; set aside.
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and red pepper. Simmer for 1 minute and stir in basil. Brush each skewer lightly with garlic butter, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on coals over medium heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until very pink. Remove from grill and brush with remaining garlic butter.
Makes 5 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving: 280 calories, 37 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g fat, 300 mg cholesterol, 365 mg sodium
Grilled Shrimp Rellenos
8 to 12 large fresh Poblano chiles
1 pound small, cooked shrimp
3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced (including tops)
Green salsa
Sour cream
Place chiles on grill 4 to 6 inches over hot coals. Cook until chiles are blistered and somewhat charred on one side. Remove and peel any skin that removes easily. Slit lengthwise down the cooked side and remove seeds.
Mix shrimp and onions and fill chiles with mixture. Place over medium fire and cover grill with lid. Cook without turning until shrimp mixture is hot to touch (5-7 minutes). Serve with salsa and sour cream.
