Grilled Shrimp in Apricot Hoisin Sesame Glaze

Ingredients

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
  

Instructions

1. Glaze: Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat and sauté garlic, sesame seeds and ginger for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in apricot preserves and hoisin. Reduce heat to medium Bring to simmer and reduce heat to keep warm.
3. Shrimp: Toss shrimp with garlic, soy sauce and oil. Marinate up to 4 hours.
4. Skewer shrimp and grill over hot coals until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Remove shrimp from skewers to heatproof bowl and pour glaze over. Toss to coat.
6. Serve warm or cold.

Serves 8 or up to 24 as an appetizer.

Source: greatdayamerica.com