Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp

1 1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp - shelled & deveined

1 medium onion - finely chopped

1 cup olive oil

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. garlic powder

3/4 lb. bacon Preparation -
In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp and bacon. Place shrimp in a plastic bag, set inside a deep bowl. Pour half of the marinade over shrimp. Close bag; place in refrigerator and marinate for 3 hours, turning bag occasionally. cur bacon slice in half. Partially cook bacon; drain on paper towels. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a large toothpick. Place bacon-wrapped shrimp in a wire grill basket or on a 9" x 12" piece of heavy duty aliminum foil. Use remaining half of marinade to baste shrimp. Grill over medium hot coals for about 6 minutes. Baste and turn shrimp; grill 6 more minutes or until until bacon and shrimp are fully cooked.