Bacon-wrapped Shrimp Skewers

This is an old standby for BBQ goodness. It involves really simple ingredients that come together to make a wonderful marriage of foodlove. Use quality ingredients and this dish will come out great every time.

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
Serves 6

20 medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 strips of Smoked Bacon, sliced into thirds crosswise and at room temperature
2 Tbl. of Lemon Pepper
1 tsp. of Salt
6 Wooden Skewers, soaked in water to prevent splintering

- On a plate, sprinkle lemon pepper and salt over shrimp
- Take a bacon cut and wrapped around each shrimp
- On a skewer, stab a total of three pieces of bacon-wrapped shrimp ensuring no wood is visible at the top
- Place finished skewers on a plate and let rest in refrigerator (This step is not completely necessary but it does help the bacon and shrimp to adhere together better.)
- Heat up grill to medium high
- Place skewers over fire, careful not to place wooden part over flame
- Cook on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes. Shrimp should be firm and pink and bacon cooked

Notes:
- Make sure you use quality shrimp
- Make sure you use somewhat leaner pork bacon. Too much fat makes it a greasy dish
- Can be topped with a small dollop of BBQ sauce but it is not necessary