Don Shula'S Barbecue Basil Shrimp

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 pieces fresh basil leaves
4 slices bacon
8 pieces toothpicks
1 medium lemon wedges
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish
------------------------------SAUCE----------------------
1 cup thick, high quality barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon ground horseradish
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon black pepper
 

Preparation:

To make shrimp: Take each shrimp and place one fresh basil leaf around it. Carefully warap each shrimp with half a piece of bacon and secure with a tooth pick. Place the prepared shrimps on a flat cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Turn on the broiler and let shrimp brown for 3 to 4 more minutes. Remove from heat. To make the sauce: Combine the barbecue sauce, horseradish, honey, and black pepper in a blender or food processor and let machine run 1 minute. To serve: Place the hot cooked shrimp in a bowl and lightly toss with barbecue sauce. Serve garnished with lemon wedges and sprinkling of parsley.

 

Nutritional Information:

440 cal; 12g pro, 28g carb, 32g fat (64%)