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Grilled Shrimp in Apricot Hoisin Glaze

AsianSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 0.3 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 8 oz hoisin sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the glaze: heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Sauté garlic, sesame seeds, and ginger 2 minutes. Stir in apricot preserves and hoisin sauce. Reduce to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Toss shrimp with minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Marinate up to 4 hours in refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Skewer shrimp on metal or soaked wooden skewers.

  4. 4

    Grill over hot coals or high heat about 2 minutes per side until just pink.

  5. 5

    Remove shrimp from skewers into a large bowl. Pour warm apricot hoisin glaze over shrimp; toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Great as an appetizer or main course with steamed rice.

Tags

asian