Apricot Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

GRILLED SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT-CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic. Add shrimp; turn to coat with glaze. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze. On six 10- to 12-inch skewers, thread shrimp, leaving 1/4-inch space between each. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.)
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining glaze.
• Place shredded lettuce on platter; arrange kabobs on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• 1. Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper set aside. 2. Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each of four 10-inch bambo skewers, *leaving space between each piece. 3. Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 6 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture. Turn kabobs brush with sauce mixture. Broil 5 to 6 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining sauce mixture. Serve kabobs with rice. *If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 95mg Sodium 390mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 13g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 4% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 FruitFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak four 10-inch bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
• Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper in small bowl; set aside.
• Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each bamboo skewer, leaving space between each piece. Place on rack in broiler pan.
• Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 6 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture. Turn kabobs; brush with sauce mixture. Broil 5 to 6 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining sauce mixture. Serve kabobs with couscous.

SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic in shallow glass or plastic dish.
• Add shrimp, turning to coat with glaze.
• cover and refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes.
• heat grill.
• Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze.
• Thread shrimp on six skewers, leaving space between each.
• Grill kabobs uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Discard any remaining glaze.

WW GLAZED SHRIMP KABOBS - 4 PTS.

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, if desired.
• Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto 8 (12-inch) skewers; set aside.
• Spoon apricot spread into a medium bowl, and chop any large chunks of apricot, if desired.
• Add rice vinegar and next 3 ingredients, and stir well.
• Divide apricot mixture in half; reserve half of mixture.
• Place kabobs on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Brush kabobs with apricot mixture; broil 3 minutes.
• Turn kabobs over, and brush with apricot mixture.
• Broil an additional 3 minutes or until done.
• Brush with reserved apricot mixture before serving.