sweet grilled shrimp skewers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ranch-style salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• wooden skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 21 mins


• combine brown sugar, lemon juice, molasses, basil, vegetable oil, mustard, honey, clove, ranch dressing, chili powder, and garlic in a large bowl. toss in shrimp to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in hot water to prevent burning on the grill.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• thread shrimp tightly on to skewers. cook on the top rack of the grill for approximately 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink on one side. flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until there are no signs of grey. use a fork to remove shrimp from the skewers.