BROILED SHRIMP SKEWERS

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Any gathering will be special when you serve flavorful and juicy shrimp skewers. They're easy to assemble and broil to perfection. -Anthony Glazik, Peotone, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chutney
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 to 14 bacon strips
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 medium papayas, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
30 pineapple chunks
30 cherry tomatoes
8 green onions or shallots

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chutney, cilantro, lime juice, oil, pepper sauce and garlic. Cover and refrigerate., Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise and widthwise. In a skillet, partially cook the bacon for 2 minutes on each side; drain. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp. , On 10 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, papaya, pineapple, tomatoes and green onions. Brush with half the chutney mixture. Turn and brush with remaining chutney mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn and broil until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.