Firecracker Shrimp

Name: Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (25-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling shrimp skewers. —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked shrimp (25-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, oil, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side, basting frequently with apricot mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 shrimp: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.