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From: "Paul A. Meadows" (ag441@ccn.cs.dal.ca)

Title: Party Nibbles: Ginger Shrimp
Yield: 24 appetizers

2 lb Large shrimp
1/4 c Vegetable oil
1/4 c Lime juice
2 tb Fresh gingerroot, minced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 sm Jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
1 pn Pepper
Lime wedges

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]