Grilled Shrimp in Apricot Hoisin Sesame Glaze
Glaze
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger root
1 cup apricot preserves
8 ounces hoisin sauce
Shrimp
2 pounds large cleaned fresh shrimp
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/8 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat and saut� garlic, sesame seeds
and ginger for 2 minutes.
Stir in apricot preserves and hoisin. Reduce heat to medium
Bring to simmer and reduce heat to keep warm.
Toss shrimp with garlic, soy sauce and oil. Marinate up to 4 hours.
Skewer shrimp and grill over hot coals until just done, about
2 minutes per side.
Remove shrimp from skewers to heatproof bowl and pour glaze
over. Toss to coat.
Serve warm or cold.
Serves 8 or up to 24 as an appetizer. |