Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Kebabs

Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced

12 large fresh shrimp, whole, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

6 slices thick-sliced bacon, halved (*see note)

CUT open jalapenos; REMOVE seeds and membrane; SLICE into thin strips lengthwise (about 8 per pepper).

THAW shrimp (if using frozen) by spraying with cold water; PEEL; DEVEIN.

In a large mixing bowl, COMBINE olive oil, salt and pepper; STIR in shrimp and pepper strips; SET aside.

SLICE bacon in half lengthwise; MICROWAVE bacon on high for 30 seconds.

PLACE pepper strip on shrimp; WRAP securely with halved bacon slice; THREAD on skewer (use 2 or 3 wrapped shrimp per skewer, depending on size)

GRILL over medium-high heat; TURN once; REMOVE when shrimp turn pink, about 6 minutes.