Shrimp on the Barbie

Mr. Food
Friday, June 12, 2015
Mr. Food: Shrimp on the Barbie
Shrimp on the Barbie
Mr. Food-Mr. Food

If you like copycat restaurant recipes, then our recipe for Shrimp on the Barbie is right up your alley. This recipe tastes like it came straight out of your favorite steakhouse. It's the flavorful blend of seasonings that really give it that "down under" flavor!

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

What You'll Need:

8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers 15 to 20 minutes before using)

32 colossal-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails on

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons butter, melted

What To Do:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread 4 shrimp on each skewer and place on baking sheet.

2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, black and cayenne peppers; mix well.

3. Brush half the butter over top of shrimp and sprinkle with half the spice mixture. Place shrimp skewers on grill, seasoning side down. Brush uncoated side of shrimp with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.

4. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, then turn shrimp over and continue grilling 2 to 3 more minutes, or until shrimp are pink in color and lightly browned.