Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 fresh basil leaves
4 strips smoked bacon; cut in half
8 toothpicks
1 lemon wedges
1 fresh parsley for garnish
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1 cup thick, high quality barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon ground horseradish
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon black pepper |
Preparation:
To make shrimp: Take each shrimp and place one fresh basil leaf
around it. Carefully warap each shrimp with half a piece of bacon and
secure with a tooth pick. Place the prepared shrimps on a flat cookie
sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Turn
on the broiler and let shrimp brown for 3 to 4 more minutes. Remove
from heat. To make the sauce: Combine the barbecue sauce,
horseradish, honey, and black pepper in a blender or food processor
and let machine run 1 minute. To serve: Place the hot cooked shrimp
in a bowl and lightly toss with barbecue sauce. Serve garnished with
lemon wedges and sprinkling of parsley. |
