Best 6 Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp Recipes

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**Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp: A Culinary Journey of Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exquisite Apricot Glazed Shrimp recipe. This dish seamlessly blends the sweet and tangy notes of apricot glaze with the succulent texture of shrimp, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Get ready to indulge in a delightful experience that combines the best of both worlds—the natural sweetness of fruit and the savory richness of seafood.

This recipe offers a comprehensive guide to creating this exceptional dish, from selecting the freshest shrimp to achieving the perfect balance of flavors in the glaze. We'll also explore variations of this recipe, introducing you to exciting flavor combinations and alternative cooking methods that will elevate your culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your cooking journey, this recipe will guide you through every step, ensuring success in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this extraordinary culinary voyage together.

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SPICY-SWEET GLAZED SHRIMP



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Chili sauce and honey are all you need to build major flavor in this shrimp recipe. The glaze caramelizes on the grill for even more complexity. Feel free to try it with bone-in chicken pieces or beef kebabs, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil, for grill
2 tablespoons spicy chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1/3 cup honey
2 pounds extra-jumbo shrimp (about 32 total), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together chili sauce and honey. Assemble kebabs (using 2 long skewers for each, threading 1 skewer through head end of shrimp and 1 through tail end); season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, brush liberally with glaze, and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with more glaze and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

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

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.

APRICOT GLAZE FOR SHRIMP KEBABS



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This apricot glaze is great on our Shallots, Shrimp, and Oranges with Apricot Glaze kebabs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Liberally brush on meat and vegetables throughout grilling.

APRICOT GLAZED SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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This is one of my favorite stir-fry dishes. The apricot preserves is what makes this dish unique. I make this often in the summer because it doesn't require heaating up the oven, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. You can also play around with the kind of veggies you use, but I have found this combination to be my favorite. Oh, and an added bonus: IT'S LOW-FAT!!:)

Provided by Manda

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium red pepper, cut into strips
3 green onions, sliced (about 1/4 c.)
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained and cut into bite size pieces (optional)
1 1/2 cups hot cooked brown rice or 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, preserves, soy sauce, and sesame seed until blended; set aside.
  • In large non-stick skillet or wok, stir-fry peppers, onions, garlic, and ground black pepper in oil for 5 min.
  • ,until crisp-tender Add shrimp, water chestnuts, and corn (if using).
  • Stir-fry until shrimp turn pink.
  • Stir broth mixture, and add to pan.
  • Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

AMAZING APRICOT GLAZED SHRIMP



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Key to this scrumptious quick cooking recipe is to have all ingredients prepared before stir frying. This can be made with the optional ingredients mixing and matching to your taste. Vegetarians can use tofu. Chicken and pork are also luscious in place of the shrimp.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Peppers

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb shrimp, defrosted, shelled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon paprika (Hot or spicy)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, peeled, halved and sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup sliced button mushroom
1/4 cup celery, sliced thin on an angle
1/3 cup snow pea pods, trimmed and cut into match sticks
1/3 cup carrot, cut into match sticks
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup shrimp broth
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2-1 teaspoon sambal oelek, for heat (optional not so hot if you have it use it!)
2 scallions, sliced on an angle
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combined cornstarch and water stir till smooth, stir in rest of glaze ingredients, set aside.
  • Season shrimp with paprika and pepper, set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large fry pan or wok over medium high heat.
  • Add onions, peppers, mushrooms and optional ingredients if using, stir fry till crisp about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook till pink.
  • Stir in glaze and cook till thick and glazed over vegetables and shrimp.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 460.7, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 25.6

APRICOT SHRIMP



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A meal with lovely presentation that's nice enough for dinner guests, but really quick and easy to make. Delicious served over white rice with a garnish of toasted slivered or sliced almonds.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
½ cup thinly sliced green onions, with some of the green tops
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine apricots and orange liqueur in a small bowl; let stand for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and green onions; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add apricot-orange liqueur mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk water, lemon juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture and stir until slightly thickened and heated through, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 187.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 431.3 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp: This will ensure that the shrimp are juicy and flavorful.
  • devein the shrimp: This will remove the dark vein that runs along the back of the shrimp, which can be gritty and unpleasant to eat.
  • Marinate the shrimp in the apricot glaze for at least 30 minutes: This will help the shrimp to absorb the flavors of the glaze.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat: This will help to prevent the shrimp from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: This will ensure that the shrimp are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

This apricot glazed shrimp recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are succulent and flavorful, and the apricot glaze is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Additional tips:
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • You can also add a little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the glaze for a spicy kick.
  • Serve the shrimp with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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