BBQ Shrimp with Spicy Rice

Cooking Instructions:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 wooden* or metal skewers
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Spicy Rice:

  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup minced carrots
  • 1/2 cup minced red pepper
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Hot pepper sauce to taste

    Thread shrimp on skewers. To broil in oven, place on broiler rack coated with cooking spray. Brush with barbecue sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 4 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Broil 2 to 4 minutes longer or until shrimp are done. To cook on outdoor grill, brush with barbecue sauce, cook skewered shrimp over hot coals 4 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve with Spicy Rice.

    Spicy Rice: Cook onions, carrots, red pepper and jalapeno pepper in oil in large skillet over medium-high until tender crisp. Stir in rice, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce and pepper sauce; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve with Barbecued Shrimp. Makes 4 servings.