Best 14 Apricot Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Apricot Shrimp recipes, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. These delightful dishes combine succulent shrimp with the natural sweetness of apricots, creating a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate.

From the classic Apricot Shrimp Stir-Fry, a quick and easy weeknight meal, to the elegant Apricot Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce, perfect for special occasions, our collection offers a variety of options to suit every taste and skill level.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Apricot Shrimp with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables provides a nutritious and flavorful meal packed with wholesome ingredients. And if you're craving a sweet and tangy appetizer, the Apricot Shrimp Skewers with Honey Glaze are sure to impress your guests.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP & APRICOT SAUCE



Baked Coconut Shrimp & Apricot Sauce image

Panko crumbs give this spicy baked coconut shrimp its crunch. It's great for an appetizer or for your main meal. - Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 large egg whites
3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a wire rack on each of two baking sheets; coat racks with cooking spray. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs; remove half of the mixture and reserve. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Place flour in a third shallow bowl., Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Refresh coconut mixture in bowl with reserved mixture as needed., Place shrimp on racks of prepared pans. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side or until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

APRICOT-GLAZED SHRIMP



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"My husband has always been a beef and pork man, but after 53 years, I've finally gotten him to eat seafood," writes Aletha Graves of Bellingham, Washington. "Sometimes I substitute cubed pork for the shrimp, and that's excellent, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, preserves, soy sauce and sesame seeds until blended; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peppers, onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and water chestnuts; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink. Stir broth mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

COCONUT SHRIMP LOLLYPOPS WITH APRICOT-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



Coconut Shrimp Lollypops with Apricot-Ginger Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 jalepeno pepper, seeds discarded, minced
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice
1 coconut, or 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup beer
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
12 shrimp (16 to 20 count) shelled and deveined
12 bamboo skewers, approximately 5 inches
3 to 5 cups peanut oil, or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place all apricot dipping sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve.
  • Pierce the soft eye of the coconut and drain the coconut water. Reserve.
  • Crack coconut in 1/2 using the back of a cleaver.
  • Separate the coconut meat from the shell. Use a pairing knife to remove the brown skin from the meat. Using the finest part of your grater, grate 2 cups of coconut .
  • Pour coconut water in a measuring cup and if necessary top off with beer until you have 3/4 cup of liquid. Reserve. If you are using store-bought shredded coconut (and consequently do not have any coconut water) replace mixture with 3/4 cup of beer.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut water/beer mixture, baking soda, salt, cayenne, and egg. Beat until it is smooth. Add a bit more flour or beer, if necessary, so that the batter has the consistency of thick pancake batter.
  • Tightly wrap each shrimp like a pinwheel (with the tail end of the shrimp on the outside) and skewer 1 shrimp on the end of each skewer. Use a paper towel to pat the shrimp dry.
  • Pour oil into a small, tall pot until it is 3 inches deep. Heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees F (see oil dissertation below).
  • While oil is heating, dip each shrimp into the batter, then dredge into the coconut shreds so that the entire "lollypop" is covered in coconut shreds.
  • When oil is ready, submerge 4 shrimp at a time into oil (with the skewers sticking out of the pot). Fry for approximately 1 minute, or until coconut is a golden brown, rotating the top of the skewer once or twice. Remove and place lollypops on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  • Skim any wayward coconut shreds from the oil. Adjust heat so that it is 350 degrees F again and continue with next batch. Serve with apricot dipping sauce. For a creative presentation, stick skewers into an upturned pineapple or melon 1/2 and/or serve the dip in a coconut 1/2 (the side without the hole!)

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

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.

GRILLED SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT-CURRY GLAZE



Grilled Skewered Shrimp with Apricot-Curry Glaze image

For a special yet simple entrée, try these full-of-flavor kabobs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined
Shredded lettuce, if desired
Lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic. Add shrimp; turn to coat with glaze. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze. On six 10- to 12-inch skewers, thread shrimp, leaving 1/4-inch space between each. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.)
  • Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining glaze.
  • Place shredded lettuce on platter; arrange kabobs on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Serve tangy shrimp and turkey bacon in a new way. Grilled kabobs flavored with barbecue sauce and apricot - perfect for a Middle Eastern dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 slices turkey bacon, each cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
2 cups hot cooked couscous, pasta or rice

Steps:

  • Soak four 10-inch bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper in small bowl; set aside.
  • Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each bamboo skewer, leaving space between each piece. Place on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 6 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture. Turn kabobs; brush with sauce mixture. Broil 5 to 6 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining sauce mixture. Serve kabobs with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Coconut

Time 1h

Yield 24 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
3 large egg whites
vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup smucker's apricot preserves
1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons hot mustard (or more)
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Butterfly each shrimp by cutting slightly more than halfway through using a small sharp knife, starting at top of the inward curve just below tail toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in half).
  • Press each shrimp open and press slightly to flatten.
  • Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place coconut in a shallow dish.
  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Roll shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  • Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press into coconut; coating both sides.
  • Pour all-vegetable oil into a heavy large pot to a depth of 3 inches; heat oil to 350°F
  • Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 1 minute, or until cooked through.
  • Carefully transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
  • SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE:.
  • Combine all ingredients; stir until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 6.5

APRICOT GLAZED SHRIMP STIR-FRY



Apricot Glazed Shrimp Stir-Fry image

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.

SHALLOTS, SHRIMP, AND ORANGES WITH APRICOT GLAZE



Shallots, Shrimp, and Oranges with Apricot Glaze image

Delicate shallots lend a mild, oniony bite to sweet shrimp and oranges in these skewers that benefit from a liberal slathering of an apricot-Dijon vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil, for grill
1/2 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
2 oranges, cut into wedges
8 shallots, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together jam, vinegar, Dijon, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Thread some skewers with shrimp, others with oranges, and others with shallots. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill shrimp and orange skewers for 3 to 6 minutes and shallot skewers for 6 to 9 minutes, turning all skewers frequently and brushing generously with glaze.

APRICOT-PINEAPPLE GLAZED SHRIMP



Apricot-Pineapple Glazed Shrimp image

"This is one of my favorite grill recipes. The glaze is sweet, tangy and addictive, and the shrimp tastes great over rice, on salad or as an appetizer." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 14 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
28 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (about 14 pieces)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 14 pieces

Steps:

  • Place first seven ingredients in a food processor. Cover and process until blended; set aside half of sauce for serving., On each of 14 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple and red pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP AND SESAME STICKS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE



Shrimp and Sesame Sticks with Apricot Dipping Sauce image

Categories     Shellfish     Bake     Cocktail Party     Apricot     Shrimp     Gourmet

Yield Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 16

For shrimp filling
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 1/3 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
For sticks
12 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Kosher salt for sprinkling
Accompaniment: apricot dipping sauce

Steps:

  • Make shrimp filling:
  • Pulse together all filling ingredients in a food processor until they form a coarse paste.
  • Make sticks:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cover phyllo with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and then a dampened kitchen towel. Put 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface, keeping remainder covered, and brush generously with butter. Stack 2 more phyllo sheets on top, generously buttering each.
  • Cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise, then arrange 1 half with a long side nearest you. With dampened fingers shape 3 tablespoons shrimp filling into a narrow rope along edge nearest you, then roll up paste tightly in phyllo to form a long thin roll. Make another roll with other half of stack. Make 6 more rolls with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and shrimp filling.
  • Lightly brush top of rolls with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds and kosher salt. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 sticks and arrange, seam sides down, 1 inch apart on 2 large baking sheets. Bake sticks in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until phyllo is golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
  • Transfer sticks to a rack to cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT GINGER GLAZE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Spicy Grilled Shrimp With Apricot Ginger Glaze Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-114543

Number Of Ingredients 26

8 small dried chilies (1-2 inches long) to make 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped chili flakes
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock (broth can be substituted)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/3 cup (250 g) polenta
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup coconut milk
6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil (for grilling)
8 ounces apricots, skins removed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 slices of ginger, peeled, 1/4- inch slices
1/2 cup diced apricot, small pieces
1/2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed
1/2 cup diced avocado
1/4 teaspoon finely diced Serrano chili, add more if you like more heat
1 tablespoon thinly sliced mint leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16-20 count size), peeled, tail on, deveined, washed
Ground chili pepper
Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Chili Oil: Remove stems and seeds from the dried chili. Wearing gloves, chop chili into large flakes, or add to a blender for about 1 minute. Reserve. Heat oil in a small saucepan, until the temperature of the oil reaches 225°F to 240°F. Remove from heat. Add the chili flakes and let infuse for at least 1 hour. Strain chili oil through a fine mesh strainer. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator, will last for up to 1 month. Coconut Polenta: Combine stock, garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Gradually pour polenta into the pan and cook over low heat, stirring often. Cook for 17 to 20 minutes, until the polenta is quite dry and coats the bottom of the pan. The polenta will become very thick. Warm the cream and coconut milk in a saucepan, be careful not to burn the cream. Increase the heat of the pan with the polenta to medium, and stir in the butter. Add the warmed liquid about a ½ cup at a time, stirring the polenta so it absorbs the liquid. Season polenta with salt and pepper to your liking. In a small sheet tray, lined with plastic wrap. Pour the polenta and evenly spread to a 1-inch thick layer. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap, and roll a rolling pin across the polenta to create a flat surface. Refrigerate for several hours until the polenta has set. To speed up the process, place the sheet tray of polenta in the freezer and check every 15 minutes until the polenta has cooled to the touch and is firm. In the meanwhile, prepare Apricot Ginger glaze. When cooled and set, cut the polenta onto desired shapes (circles, triangles, squares) and transfer to a sheet tray. When ready to serve, heat grill to high heat. Lightly grease the grill with olive oil. Brush olive oil on both sides of the polenta cut outs. Grill the polenta for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown grill marks are left on the surface and slightly crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving platter. Apricot Ginger Glaze: Bring a pot of water to boil. Prepare an ice bath to cool the apricots quickly. Score the bottom of the apricots with a X, making the cuts half the way up the sides , ensuring the cuts just go through the skin. Add the apricots to the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds, just until the skin pulls away from the flesh. Quickly add the apricots to the ice bath. Drain and peel the apricots. Halve, remove pit and cut into ½-inch pieces. Puree in a blender for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth. Strain puree though a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot puree, sugar, lemon juice and ginger. Simmer over medium heat, skimming foam as needed until the puree reaches 215°F to 220°F. Remove from the heat. Reserve the glaze until ready to grill the shrimp. Reheat glaze if needed before glazing the shrimp. Apricot Salsa- Combine apricot, tomato, avocado, chili, mint leaves and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate. Spicy Grilled Shrimp: Prepare and clean shrimp. Add 5 pieces of shrimp to a skewer. Lightly oil both sides of the shrimp with olive oil. Season both sides of the shrimp skewers with salt, pepper, chili pepper and smoked paprika to your liking. Heat grill to high heat. Lightly grease the grill with olive oil. Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook until pink, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Generously brush each size of the shrimp skewers with the Ginger Apricot glaze. To Serve: Add the coconut polenta to the center of the plate. Serve 1-2 skewers, per person (remove the skewers if desired). Lightly drizzle with Chili oil. Serve with apricot salsa.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting to cook, prepare all ingredients and utensils needed. This will help the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Choose ripe and fresh apricots: The quality of the apricots used will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Look for brightly colored, firm apricots that are free of blemishes.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the shrimp and apricots, do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp until opaque: Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine used in the sauce should be of good quality. A dry or semi-dry wine will work best.
  • Season to taste: Always taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

Apricot shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, savory shrimp, and tangy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give apricot shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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