HABANERO BBQ SHRIMP

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Quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe with apricot preserves, habanero pepper, and ginger from Son of a Southern Chef.

Provided by Lazarus Lynch

Categories     Shrimp     Grill/Barbecue     Shellfish     Seafood     Apricot     Jam or Jelly     Chile Pepper     Soy Sauce     Ginger     Summer     Juneteenth     Fourth of July

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apricot preserves
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1 habanero pepper, seeded and small diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, lime juice, habanero, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Transfer half the sauce to a large zip-top bag and add the shrimp. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a grill to high or heat a large grill pan over high heat. Brush the grates or the pan with oil. Soak bamboo skewers in water and a wedge lime.
  • Thread 5 shrimp onto a bamboo or metal skewer (discard the sauce in the bag) and grill until charred on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook, please.
  • Serve with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping and lime wedges.

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