Pappasito's Brochette Shrimp - Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 large shrimp
• 6 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 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

1. 1

   Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the last section and tails intact.

2. 2

   With a paring knife, carefully slice each shrimp from tail to tip.

3. 3

   Wash and seed jalapeno, and cut into a pieces about 1/2-inch X 1/2-inch squares.

4. 4

   Cut slice of cheese into 12 small pieces.

5. 5

   Stuff one small piece of cheese and one small piece of jalapeno into each shrimp.

6. 6

   Wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp.

7. 7

   Place shrimp on a wet skewer.

8. 8

   Repeat this process until all shrimp have been placed on skewers.

9. 9

   Place in refrigerator for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

10. 10

    Mix the paparika, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.

11. 11

    In a small skillet, heat butter and white wine until butter is completely melted.

12. 12

    Prepare grill.

13. 13

    ~note~I use my indoor grill, but these can be made on an outdoor grill too, but I would use a low flame!

14. 14

    Remove shrimp from fridge and brush completely with melted butter.

15. 15

    Sprinkle with seasonings.

16. 16

    Grill on each side until shrimp are done.