Grilled Shrimp and Apple Skewers

Shrimp and apples are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled. Serve over white rice, noodles, or a mixed green salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
• 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 Gala apples, cored and cut into eighths

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

Whisk together the honey, olive oil, basil, strawberry jam, red pepper flakes, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and white sugar in a small bowl. Place the apples and shrimp into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and apples, seal the bag, and shake to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Thread the shrimp and apples alternately on 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 4

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes per side.