Barbecued Shrimp with Spicy Rice

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * 4 wooden* or metal skewers
 * Vegetable cooking spray
 * 1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce
 * Spicy rice
 * Spicy rice:
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup minced carrots
 * 1/2 cup minced red pepper
 * 1 jalapeño or Serrano pepper, minced
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 * 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
 * 1 teaspoon soy sauce
 * hot pepper sauce to taste

Directions

 * 1) Thread Shrimp on skewers.
 * 2) To broil in oven, place on broiler rack coated with cooking spray. Brush with barbecue sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 4 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Broil 2 to 4 minutes longer or until Shrimp are done.
 * 3) To cook on outdoor grill, brush with barbecue sauce, cook skewered Shrimp over hot coals 4 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until Shrimp are done.
 * 4) Cook onions, carrots, red pepper and jalapeño pepper in oil in large skillet over medium-high until tender crisp.
 * 5) Stir in rice, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce and pepper sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.
 * 6) Serve with Barbecued Shrimp.