Grilled Shrimp and Apple Skewers
Description
Shrimp and apples are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled. Serve over white rice, noodles, or a mixed green salad.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon strawberry jam
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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2 Gala apples, cored and cut into eighths
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16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
1
Whisk together the honey, olive oil, basil, strawberry jam, red pepper flakes, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and white sugar in a small bowl. Place the apples and shrimp into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and apples, seal the bag, and shake to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3
Thread the shrimp and apples alternately on 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Discard the remaining marinade.
4
Cook the skewers on the preheated grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes per side.