grilled shrimp with tomato bacon relish

prep time: tbd
cook time: tbd
servings: 4

ingredients:
1 pound raw shrimp - peeled and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 pound bacon
1/2 cup minced onion
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
salt
pepper
skewers

steps:
1. rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. leave tails intact and put in a medium bowl with olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.

2. cut bacon into small pieces and cook in frying pan over medium head until crisp. place bacon on paper towels to drain. drain all but 2 - 3 teaspoons of bacon grease from the pan.

3. fry minced onions in the bacon pan over medium heat until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.

4. add corn and continue to cook for about 3 minutes more. remove from heat and add tomatoes, bacon and salt and pepper to taste. can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours.

5. preheat grill to medium high. soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes.

6. skewer shrimp in the shape of a "p".

7. grill shrimp until pink and firm, about 4 - 5 minutes total time. move frequently to prevent sticking and burning. spoon relish onto each skewer.

- sam's club source, june/july 2007