GRILLED SHRIMP AND APPLE SKEWERS

Grilled Shrimp and Apple Skewers image

Shrimp and apples are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled. Serve over white rice, noodles, or a mixed green salad.

Provided by MOONROZE

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 Gala apples, cored and cut into eighths
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Whisk together the honey, olive oil, basil, strawberry jam, red pepper flakes, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and white sugar in a small bowl. Place the apples and shrimp into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and apples, seal the bag, and shake to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Thread the shrimp and apples alternately on 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Discard the remaining marinade.
Cook the skewers on the preheated grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 213 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g