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.

Randall Stevenson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Franklin Espinoza
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this recipe. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious.


arafat kalim
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Yony Ortiz
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The glaze is so good that it made me forget that I was eating shrimp.


Sumon Islam
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious weeknight meals and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Bella Crochet
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make shrimp tacos, shrimp skewers, and even shrimp fried rice. It's always a hit!


Mark King
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is so flavorful.


okafor eaglet davinson
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Mr Raaj
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and asked for the recipe.


Md sajjad Hossen
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This apricot glazed shrimp recipe was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and easy weeknight meal.