Garlic Grilled Shrimp Kebabs

These are shrimp kebabs from heaven. You should try them! This picture makes it look like these were all on a plate for one person, but that wasn't the case. Just to clear up any misconceptions... :)

Garlic Grilled Shrimp Kebabs

1 cup olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
bacon, cut into ½ inch squares
2 16 oz pkg mushrooms, quartered or halved
12 skewers

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, ketchup, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp and bacon. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

2. Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp, bacon and mushrooms onto skewers. Discard marinade.

3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting at beginning with reserved marinade.