Glazed Barbeque Shrimp Recipe

Name: Glazed Barbeque Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil or nonstick spray, for greasing; 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 cup Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought; 1/3 cup apricot jam; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Special equipment: 6 metal skewers; One 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional

Servings: persons

Oil or nonstick spray, for greasing
1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Special equipment: 6 metal skewers
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional

1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grate with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the Barbeque Sauce, apricot jam, vinegar and red pepper flakes.
5
Toss two-thirds of the sauce with the shrimp, and reserve the remaining one-third for basting.
6
Skewer the shrimp through the head end and the tail end, so the shrimp are skewered in two places, the top and the bottom.
7
Transfer the skewers to the grill.
8
Close the cover and cook for 1 minute per side.
9
Baste the shrimp with the reserved sauce, close the cover and cook until the shrimp are opaque and well glazed, 30 seconds per side.
10
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, vinegar, molasses, ketchup, onion, brown sugar, ginger, salt and pepper, garlic and jalapeno, if desired.
11
Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

225

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil or nonstick spray, for greasing, 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2/3 cup Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought, and more.

Yes, Glazed Barbeque Shrimp 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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Glazed Barbeque Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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