Garlic Shrimp With Avocado Dip

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Ingredients

2 mediums ripe avocados pitted, peeled

3 tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

24 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lrg garlic clove pressed

1 pch cayenne pepper

Preparation

Cut up avocados and place them directly into a food processor. Puree with hot sauce and salt until smooth. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, rub shrimp with oil, garlic and cayenne. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 skewers, leaving small spaces between shrimp. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour before using so they won't burn.)

Grill shrimp covered, about 2 1/2 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Serve with avocado dip.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Description: "Creamy, spicy avocado dip is a perfect partner for garlicky grilled shrimp. This delicious appetizer can be served piping hot from the grill or at room temperature."