Shrimp on the Barbie

Seasoned Grilled Shrimp

(Copycat Outback Steakhouse Shrimp on the Barbie recipe)

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

- 12 large shrimp, shells removed and black vein in the back of the shrimp removed

-1 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp garlic powder

-1/2 tsp onion powder

-1/2 tsp ground black pepper

-1/2 tsp chili powder

-1/2 tsp sugar

-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

-dash ground allspice (I didn't have allspice so used a dash of cinnamon)

-fresh lemon juice

-1/2 tbsp butter, melted

-1/2 tbsp olive oil

-minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Heat grill.

2. Mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili powder, sugar, cayenne pepper, and allspice (or cinnamon) in a small bowl.

3. Place 6 shrimp tightly on each skewer, place it through the middle and not lengthwise.

4. Squeeze lemon juice on shrimp. Mix together the melted butter and olive oil, brush onto shrimp, than season with the mixture made in step 2.

5. Place shrimp on grill with seasoned side down. Brush butter and olive oil, than season the other side.

6. Cook for additional 2-3 min, on each side.

7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

8. Enjoy!

(We grilled steak and corn with the shrimp... amazing summer dinner!)