Party nibbles: ginger shrimp

24 Appetizers

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Large shrimp
¼ cup Vegetable oil
¼ cup Lime juice
2 tablespoons Fresh gingerroot, minced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 smalls Jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
1 pinch Pepper
Lime wedges

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.

In blender, pure half of the oil, lime juice, giger, garlic, jalapeno peppers and pepper; toss gently with shrimp to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.

Thread 3 or 4 shrimp onto each skewer. Discard remaining marinade.

Brush one side of shrimp with some of the remaining oil. cook shrimp, oiled side down, over medium-hot grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until pink and firm to the touch, turning once and brushing with remaining oil.

Transfer to serving place; garnish with lime.

Source: Canadian Living magazine Nov 94 by Rose Murray [author/writer] [-=PAM=-]

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