Shrimp is a hugely popular item at any tailgate.
They are easy to grill and hold up without falling apart. Serve up these shrimp kabobs and you'll be sure to have a group of
happy tailgaters.
Time Required: 30-60 minutes
prep time, depending on shrimp-peeling
skills, plus about an hour of optional
marinating
Skill Required: Minimal skills needed
Ingredients:
Enough
raw shrimp to feed your guests. Buy large shrimp that are
about 16-24 per pound for best results
Teriyaki sauce, jerk sauce, or any other sauce, or even just
butter
Cocktail sauce (mix horseradish and ketchup for a simple
version)
Bamboo
skewers
Steps:
Soak
the skewers; this allows them to expand and makes it easier to
get the shrimp off when eating
Peel
your shrimp, leaving the tails on
Marinate the shrimp in the sauce of your choice for an hour or
so. Teriyaki and jerk sauces are popular favorites.
You can also go with plain shrimp and brush butter and barbecue
sauce on them while grilling
Skewer
the shrimp and head for the tailgate or refrigerate overnight
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TRANSPORTATION TIP: Use a Tupperware container that is
long enough to fit your skewers, or cut them if necessary.
This is much better than using a plate covered with plastic wrap
or foil, which can and will spill the marinade in your car on
the way to the tailgate
At the
tailgate, grill the kabobs until the shrimp is cooked through.
Brush with melted butter and barbecue sauce if desired (this is
best if no marinate was used)