Texas Barbecued Shrimp Skewers

Submitted by tex8905

"Very tasty way to do BBQ shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf, plus more
• cilantro leaf, for garnish
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled
• Mexican rice

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the shrimp and the relish; mix well to combine.
2. Add the shrimp to the seasoning paste, and toss to thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture.
3. Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mixture while you prepare the grill.
4. Prepare a grill and thread the shrimp onto 4 or 6 metal skewers (depending on their size)*.
5. Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides. Do not overcook!
6. Serve with rice in a flour tortilla.