Ingredients

  • 24 large shrimp (about 1 1/3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons light stick butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Prepare grill or broiler.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
  • Combine preserves and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Reserve 1/2 cup preserves mixture to serve as a dip with shrimp skewers. Add shrimp to remaining preserves mixture in bowl; toss well to coat.
  • Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6- inch) skewers. Place skewers on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Serve immediately with reserved 1/2 cup preserves mixture.
  • Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.