Sweet Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Description

My boyfriend flipped over these. They are easy enough that you can add or skimp on ingredients and they are virtually fool proof. Add sweet or spicy at your leisure. This is a surefire hit!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Combine brown sugar
  2. lemon juice
  3. molasses
  4. basil
  5. vegetable oil
  6. mustard
  7. honey
  8. clove
  9. ranch dressing
  10. chili powder
  11. and garlic in a large bowl. Toss in shrimp to coat
  12. cover
  13. and refrigerate for 2 hours. Meanwhile
  14. soak wooden skewers in hot water to prevent burning on the grill.
  15. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  16. Thread shrimp tightly on to skewers. Cook on the top rack of the grill for approximately 4 minutes
  17. or until the shrimp turns pink on one side. Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes
  18. or until there are no signs of grey. Use a fork to remove shrimp from the skewers.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 21 mins

Servings: 8

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