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

Melica Wray
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This recipe needs some work.


Barbara Peter
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I'm glad I tried this recipe, but I won't be making it again.


Abul- Hossen
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Galu Thapa
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Dalwar Ahmed
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated.


Tina Chang
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I had a hard time finding apricot preserves.


Nenyem Jessy
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked.


Wes Lee
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These kabobs were a little too sweet for my taste.


Santa Kumar
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


eman omar omar
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These kabobs are perfect for a summer cookout or party.


Zeeshan Cheema
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of shrimp, vegetables, and even fruits.


K.D.Shree Dance Culture Academy
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The apricot BBQ sauce is what really makes these kabobs special. It's so flavorful and tangy.


Santos Castro
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I've made these kabobs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Cleveland Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp kabobs were so easy to make and they tasted incredible.


Munna Shake
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I made these kabobs for dinner last night and they were amazing! The shrimp were so tender and flavorful.


Helen Chapman
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These kabobs were a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the apricot BBQ sauce was delicious.