Grilled Peach And Shrimp Kabobs With Apricot Glaze Food

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.

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.

BARBECUED SHRIMP & PEACH KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar and seasonings. Place shrimp, peaches and green onions in a large bowl; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and toss to coat. On four or eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, peaches and green onions., Lightly spritz both sides of kabobs with cooking spray. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Squeeze lime wedges over kabobs.

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 PEACH AND SHRIMP KABOBS WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Apricot Glaze: Stir spread with lime juice, oil, ginger, lime zest, salt and pepper until well combined. Divide mixture in half.
• Kabobs: Soak 4 large wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Heat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Thread, shrimp, peach and green onion slices evenly on soaked skewers. Brush with oil; season all over with salt and pepper.
• Grill skewers for 2 minutes per side or until well-marked. Continue to grill, brushing and turning with half the glaze, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Remove kabobs from grill and brush with remaining glaze.

BBQ SHRIMP AND PEACH SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Alternately thread shrimp and peach onto a skewer. Brush with barbecue sauce.
• Place on the hot grill and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with barbecue sauce.

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.

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.

APRICOT GLAZE FOR SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Liberally brush on meat and vegetables throughout grilling.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat a smoker to 325˚F.
• Pit the peaches and cut each one into quarters. Place the quarters on skewers. Lay the skewers on a large aluminum pan.
• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, rum, and preserves. Stir to thoroughly combine.
• Glaze the peaches with the preserves mixture, place the pan in the smoker, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until the peaches are soft. Serve the peaches atop vanilla ice cream, if you like.

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.