Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp and Bacon

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp and Bacon Photo
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 barbecue sauce

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.





This recipe appears in: Seafood

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