Recipe: Barbecued Shrimp with Spicy Rice

Barbecued Shrimp with Spicy Rice

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
Source: USA Rice Federation