Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce for 2

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce for 2
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 skewers (1/3 cup sauce)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon apricot nectar; 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle powder; 6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 slices Canadian bacon, halved

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 skewers (1/3 cup sauce)

Test Kitchen Approved

Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and sweet hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a fabulous addition to a summer menu. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon apricot nectar
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices Canadian bacon, halved

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 208 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and sweet hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a fabulous addition to a summer menu. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

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