Apricot Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Apricot Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 12 paper-thin slices prosciutto (6 oz.) from the deli, cut in half lengthwise; 24 large (26 to 30 per lb.) peeled and deveined shrimp; 6 apricots, quartered; 1/3 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
12 paper-thin slices prosciutto (6 oz.) from the deli, cut in half lengthwise
24 large (26 to 30 per lb.) peeled and deveined shrimp
6 apricots, quartered
1/3 cup chopped green onions

1
Prepare a grill for high heat (450u00b0 to 550u00b0; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add jam, juices, and soy sauce and cook until simmering. Measure out 1/2 cup glaze and set remaining aside.
2
Wrap a prosciutto strip around a shrimp and thread onto a skewer. Alternate threading shrimp and apricots, 2 pieces each per skewer.
3
Cook shrimp skewers, turning as needed and brushing with reserved 1/2 cup glaze, until grill marks appear and shrimp is opaque, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve with extra sauce on the side.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

643

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, 1/4 cup apricot jam, and more.

Yes, Apricot Shrimp Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Shrimp Skewers

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Variations & substitutions

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