Best 13 Sweet Apricot Bbq Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

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If you're craving a delectable and sweet summertime dish, look no further than the sweet apricot barbecue shrimp kabobs. This mouthwatering recipe combines the irresistible flavors of sweet and tangy apricot preserves, smoky barbecue sauce, and succulent shrimp, all skewered together and grilled to perfection. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the simple steps to create these delightful kabobs that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a world of backyard barbecues and summer celebrations.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lime, plus 2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for the grill
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup hot Chinese mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.

DAVID'S SWEET SHRIMP KABOB'S



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
6 shrimp, deveined
1/4 cup favorite seafood seasoning mix
8 ounces Italian dressing
2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces honey

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • On wooden skewers, place deveined, curled shrimp, and season with your favorite seafood seasoning mix.
  • In bowl, mix Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Heat lightly in the microwave.
  • Cook kabobs over medium/hot flame. When shrimp start to turn pink baste with Italian dressing mix and turn. Repeat every 3 to 4 minutes until
  • done.
  • Serve hot off the grill. Sit back and watch the smiles!

GRILLED SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT-CURRY GLAZE



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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

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.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS



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This is a quick and easy shrimp kabob recipe, perfect for beginners. Requires minimal ingredients, but is bursting with flavor. Serve over a bed of rice with fresh lemon wedges.

Provided by Darlene Gould

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch finely chopped parsley
metal skewers
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry shrimp.
  • Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



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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 chestnut, drained
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper set aside. 2. Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each of four 10-inch bambo skewers, *leaving space between each piece. 3. 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 rice. *If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 95mg Sodium 390mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 13g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 4% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 FruitFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CHOURICO KABOBS



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This is an awesome BBQ treat in the summer that requires little prep, but delivers huge on flavor. The shrimp even stands alone if you can't find this Portuguese sausage.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®), or more to taste
40 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 link cured Portuguese chourico sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 skewers

Steps:

  • Mix Thai chile sauce, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place 5 shrimp and 2 pieces of sausage onto each skewer.
  • Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 162.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1602.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS



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In Fairbanks, Alaska, Isabel Fowler fires up the grill to cook these easy kabobs. Try them at your next backyard gathering!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup each reduced-sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, chunks, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic. Set aside 1/3 cup. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp, green pepper and pineapple. Place kabobs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over kabobs. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Cover and chill reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE FOR 2



Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce for 2 image

Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and 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 2 skewers (1/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon apricot nectar
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 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 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. 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.

SWEET BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



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Shrimp, fresh pineapple chunks and fresh veggies make for party-perfect grilled kabobs-especially when they're brushed with this sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (1-1/2 inch)
1 each green and red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup KRAFT Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
3 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread shrimp, pineapple and vegetables alternately onto 8 skewers, using 2 skewers placed side-by-side for each kabob.
  • Mix barbecue sauce and juice concentrate until blended. Reserve half the sauce mixture; brush remaining sauce mixture onto kabobs.
  • Grill 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp is done, turning and brushing occasionally with reserved sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 1210 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 31 g, Protein 22 g

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS



Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs image

Chipotles give a zippy flavor Honey giving it a sweetness making it a perfect finger licking food for entertaining. Tweeked from Weber. Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a main meal. I served this with Lime Cayenne mayonnaise recipe #120459. It went great with it!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Peppers

Time 9m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
  • Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
  • Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



Sweet Apricot BBQ Shrimp Kabobs image

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 chestnut, drained
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper set aside. 2. Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each of four 10-inch bambo skewers, *leaving space between each piece. 3. 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 rice. *If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 95mg Sodium 390mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 13g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 4% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 FruitFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe apricots. You can also use frozen apricots, but thaw them completely before using.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp kabobs in a grill pan or under the broiler.
  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the shrimp onto them. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Brush the shrimp kabobs with the apricot glaze frequently while cooking. This will help them stay moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the shrimp kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a honey mustard sauce or a teriyaki sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet apricot BBQ shrimp kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are marinated in a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, then grilled until they're cooked through. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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