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Grilled Shrimp in Apricot-Hoisin-Sesame Glaze

Soy-marinated grilled shrimp basted with a fragrant glaze of apricot preserves, hoisin sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, and fresh ginger.

ChineseSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 0.3 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 8 oz hoisin sauce
  • 2 lb large shrimp, cleaned
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced (for marinade)
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make glaze: heat 1 tbsp oil; sauté garlic, sesame seeds, and ginger 2 minutes. Stir in apricot preserves and hoisin. Simmer on low heat.

  2. 2

    Toss shrimp with garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Thread onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Grill shrimp over high heat, brushing with glaze, until pink and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Serve with remaining warm glaze for dipping.

Tags

hoisinsesamegrilled shrimpapricotAsian-fusion