Sep 26, 2008 9:13 am US/Eastern
Gridiron Griller: Bacon Sacked Shrimp
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
It doesn't get much better than the feeling of executing a good solid tackle except of course for the exhilarating sensation of sacking the quarterback!
This week, John Offerdahl has a great recipe that tastes just about as good and that NFL sack feels – Bacon-Sacked Shrimp. They are so easy to make, and pack in a lot of flavor within their diminutive frames. They are delicious over pasta, but make great appetizers too. Another great benefit is the quick grill time – only 4 minutes. So, fire up your grill and your team with these tasty bites.
Bacon-Sacked Shrimp Serves 4
Prep & Ready time: 30 min.
Grill time: 4 min.
PREP
Marinade 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins
2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. Butter, melted
9 slices bacon cut in half
18 jumbo shrimp, shelled and de-veined
Partially cook bacon in the microwave without allowing them to crisp. Combine the butter and spices in a ziplock, add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temp. for at least 30 min. Remove the shrimp, but reserve the marinade. Wrap a slice of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick to hold both ends of the bacon.
READY Set up your grill for direct grilling at a medium high temperature (you're able to hold hand 4 inches above grate and count to 4 Mississippi before pulling it away), While grill is heating, make the pasta and sauce.
Pasta Bed 3 T. olive oil
4 T. butter
3/4 tsp. lemon pepper
5 cloves fresh garlic minced
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Capers drained
16 oz. Angel hair boiled & drained al dente
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
lemon wedges
Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute. Add the lemon pepper, lemon juice, capers and fresh basil. Pour over pasta and toss.
LETS GRILL! Oil hot grates and place the shrimp on hot grill for 4 minutes or longer until shrimp are opaque throughout. Be careful not to overcook. Serve pasta onto individual plates and top with a handful of bacon sacked shrimp.
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