Apricot Curry Shrimp Kabobs Food

APRICOT SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix together apricot jam, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and honey in a small bowl
• Shell, clean, and devein shrimp
• Skewer shrimp onto kabobs
• Slather both sides with 3/4 of the apricot mixture
• Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
• Oil grill grate to prevent sticking.
• Place shrimp on grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Turn and continue grilling for 30-45 seconds. May take longer if shrimp are large
• Test for doneness. Cut a shrimp in half, shrimp should be pink and opaque.
• Brush on a little more apricot mixture
• Serve.

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.

SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH APRICOT CURRY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix honey, orange juice, green onion, soy sauce, curry powder, lemon peel and garlic powder in small bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade to prepare dipping sauce. Place shrimp in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; toss to coat well.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Thread 1 grape tomato and 1 shrimp onto each small skewer.
• Grill over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through, turning occasionally. Mix reserved marinade and apricot jam in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Serve shrimp skewers with dipping sauce.

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.

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.

APRICOT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Purée all of the ingredients for 3 minutes, or until smooth.
• Refrigerate overnight, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
• Refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 1 week.

APRICOT-GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, preserves, soy sauce and sesame seeds until blended; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peppers, onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and water chestnuts; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink. Stir broth mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CURRY BUTTER

Steps:

• To make curry butter: In a small pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, dill, curry powder, and garlic powder; cook 5 minutes.
• Thread shrimp on skewers, leaving space between pieces. Lightly brush or spray shrimp with olive oil.
• Grill over direct high heat until the shrimp turn pink and are tender, 2 to 5 minutes, turning and brushing with the curry butter once halfway through grilling time.
• Arrange shrimp on serving plate. Garnish with lime wedges and dill.

HELLMAN'S GRILLED ASIAN KABOBS APPETIZER (SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and reserve 1/3 of a cup.
• On soaked bamboo skewers, place a shrimp, a piece of scallion and a lemon wedge.
• Brush the kabobs with remaining sauce and grill until the shrimp turn pink. Serve with the reserved sauce.