Shrimp and Sweet Pepper Skewers
1 pound large Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on
2 large Florida bell peppers (your favorite color), cut into 1-inch squares
2 large onions cut into 1-inch squares
8 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 1 hour) or metal skewers
Cooking oil spray for grilling
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Skewer Marinade and Sauce
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Shrimp and Sweet Pepper Skewers
Make skewers by alternating the shrimp, peppers, and onions. Make sure to put the same amount of shrimp, peppers, and onions on each of the skewers. Lightly season the completed skewers with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the skewers with the cooking oil spray. Carefully add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook until the shrimp are just done.
Skewer Marinade and Sauce
Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro and lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Use half of the marinade on the raw skewers. Taste marinade and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Use the reserved, unused half of the marinade as a sauce.
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