Sweet Apricot Bbq Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

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.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.

DAVID'S SWEET SHRIMP KABOB'S

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• On wooden skewers, place deveined, curled shrimp, and season with your favorite seafood seasoning mix.
• In bowl, mix Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Heat lightly in the microwave.
• Cook kabobs over medium/hot flame. When shrimp start to turn pink baste with Italian dressing mix and turn. Repeat every 3 to 4 minutes until
• done.
• Serve hot off the grill. Sit back and watch the smiles!

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the preserves, apricot nectar and chipotle powder. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp and bacon onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with sauce.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

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 AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CHOURICO KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix Thai chile sauce, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place 5 shrimp and 2 pieces of sausage onto each skewer.
• Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic. Set aside 1/3 cup. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp, green pepper and pineapple. Place kabobs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over kabobs. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Cover and chill reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE FOR 2

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the preserves, apricot nectar and chipotle powder. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp and bacon onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

SWEET BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread shrimp, pineapple and vegetables alternately onto 8 skewers, using 2 skewers placed side-by-side for each kabob.
• Mix barbecue sauce and juice concentrate until blended. Reserve half the sauce mixture; brush remaining sauce mixture onto kabobs.
• Grill 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp is done, turning and brushing occasionally with reserved sauce mixture.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
• Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
• Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.

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.