Shelly's Recipe

SPICY SHRIMP

Category: Seafood and Fish - Grilled

1 large clove garlic
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp Cajun spice or chili powder
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice
1 lb shrimp, medium to large size
Lime wedges
Kabob skewers

Start grill, or heat broiler. Make fire as hot as it will get, and put rack close to heat source. Mince garlic with salt; mix with chili powder or Cajun spice and paprika, then make it into a paste with oil and lemon or lime juice. Clean, rinse and shell shrimp. Thread on skewers. Smear paste on shrimp.

Grill or broil shrimp, 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lime or lemon wedges. This is good with a fresh salad, baked potatoes with sour cream and chives plus some nice light bread.