Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Latin Kisses

We love these and make them frequently.

  • 16 large shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • ½  cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (or 1/4 tsp ginger powder)
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves (loose)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 lime (1/2 medium or 1 large)
  • 1 – 2 jalapenos
  • 8 slices bacon, thick cut (slightly cooked)

Mix olive oil with spices and lime juice, puree in a food processor, and marinate shrimp in mixture for 3 to 4 hours, longer if desired. 
About 30 minutes prior to when you want to eat, slightly cook the bacon. I normally don't use the microwave, but for this recipe I arrange the bacon on a plate and put it in the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.


Next slice the back of each shrimp, cut jalapenos in slices length-wise about 1/8th inch thick and place in back of shrimp, wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around shrimp and put on a skewer. 












 When all the shrimp has been skewered, grill until done basting with leftover marinade.




DH likes to dip them in creamy jalapeno dressing. I sometimes dip them in homemade mayonnaise, bacon fat, other animal fat, coconut oil, or nothing at all. Either way they are delicious.

3 comments:

Primal Ma said...

I like! Looks good.

Jen said...

Shrimp, Lime, Bacon, Cumin ....Oh, I'm making these! Thanks for the idea!

Melissa Naasko said...

The name is great enough but with this ingredients list, oh my! I couldn't resist when I saw your teaser link at Monday Mania.