GRILLED PINEAPPLE BACON SHRIMP KEBABS
Ingredients:
1/2 C. soy sauce
1/2 C. pineapple juice
2 T. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped
Pinch of crushed chiles
1 T. cornstarch
1 T. cold water
10 extra-large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1/2 ripe pineapple, cubed
2 slices bacon, blanched for 2 minutes and cut into inch-long pieces
2 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Place the first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over
medium heat for 10 minutes. Slowly add the water-cornstarch
mixture and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove
from heat and set aside.
Alternate the shrimp, bacon, and pineapple on each skewer. Place
the skewers on the barbecue and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or
cook in a sauté pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per
side.
Place the skewers on serving plates and top with sauce.
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