GRILLED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE

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Succulent shrimp get a flavor boost from the sweet-hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a fabulous addition to a summer menu. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 skewers (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons apricot nectar
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices Canadian bacon, halved

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the preserves, apricot nectar and chipotle powder. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp and bacon onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.