SHRIMP ON ROSEMARY SKEWERS

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Fresh springs of rosemary are the clever skewers for these shrimp kabobs. You can serve this as an appetizer or as a main course. -Amber Joy Newport, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 skewers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

8 fresh rosemary sprigs, about 6 inches long
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Soak rosemary sprigs in water for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, coconut, pepper flakes and minced rosemary; set aside 1/4 cup for sauce. , Thread shrimp onto rosemary sprigs. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting occasionally with remaining marmalade mixture. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges