PEANUT SHRIMP KABOBS

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In Middletown, Delaware, Helen Gilden gives shrimp a taste of the Orient. Soy sauce and peanut butter are combine in a sauce that glazes the shrimp nicely as she grills them. "I like to serve these kabobs as an appetizer when I'm entertaining," Helen notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 8 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until blended and sugar is dissolved. Set aside 6 tablespoons sauce., On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp. Brush with remaining peanut sauce. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.