Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp and Bacon
Yield: Makes 36 appetizers
Ingredients:
1
can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
36
raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1-1/4 pounds)
9
bacon slices, each cut into 4 pieces
1/3
cup apricot fruit spread
1
tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1
tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8
teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation:
1.
Preheat broiler. Place 1 water chestnut slice on top of each shrimp. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around shrimp and secure with wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining water chestnuts, shrimp and bacon.
2.
Line broiler pan with foil; insert broiler rack. Coat broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place shrimp on rack.
3.
Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Brush sauce evenly over shrimp. Broil 2 minutes; turn. Baste and broil 2 minutes more; turn again. Baste and broil 1 minute more or until edges of bacon begin to brown.