Apricot-Curry Glazed Shrimp Skewers |
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Prep Time: 27 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Served on mini skewers, this appetizer is the ideal finger food for a party. Or you can use longer skewers and serve this as a main dish for three people. Ingredients:
24 large shrimp (about 1 1/3 pounds) |
1/2 cup apricot preserves |
2 tablespoons light stick butter, melted |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill or broiler.
2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
3. Combine preserves and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Reserve 1/2 cup preserves mixture to serve as a dip with shrimp skewers. Add shrimp to remaining preserves mixture in bowl; toss well to coat.
4. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6- inch) skewers. Place skewers on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Serve immediately with reserved 1/2 cup preserves mixture.
5. Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.
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