Barbecued Shrimp with Spicy Rice

Description
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 jalapeno 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
Thread shrimp on skewers. 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. 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. Serve with Spicy Rice.

Spicy Rice: Cook onions, carrots, red pepper and jalapeno pepper in oil in large skillet over medium-high until tender crisp. Stir in rice, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce and pepper sauce; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve with Barbecued Shrimp.