Ingredients:
12 large shrimp
6 slices bacon, cut in half
1 fresh jalapenos
1 slice monterey jack cheese, thick
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white wine
wooden skewers, soaked in water
Directions:
Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the last section and tails intact.
With a paring knife, carefully slice each shrimp from tail to tip.
Wash and seed jalapeno, and cut into a pieces about 1/2-inch X 1/2-inch squares.
Cut slice of cheese into 12 small pieces.
Stuff one small piece of cheese and one small piece of jalapeno into each shrimp.
Wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp.
Place shrimp on a wet skewer.
Repeat this process until all shrimp have been placed on skewers.
Place in refrigerator for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Mix the paparika, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.
In a small skillet, heat butter and white wine until butter is completely melted.
Prepare grill.
~note~I use my indoor grill, but these can be made on an outdoor grill too, but I would use a low flame!
Remove shrimp from fridge and brush completely with melted butter.
Sprinkle with seasonings.
Grill on each side until shrimp are done.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 45 min.