Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Marinate shrimp in oil and Cajun seasoning, then drizzle warm marmalade sauce over the shrimp before serving for a fabulous main dish.


Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 22 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  lb.
    fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp
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  • 1/4  cup
    orange marmalade
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  • 1/4  cup
    honey
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  • 2  to 3 tsp.
    Cajun seasoning
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 2  cups
    hot cooked rice
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Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together marmalade, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning; set aside.
2.
Place shrimp in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl combine oil and remaining Cajun seasoning. Pour marinade over shrimp. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
3.
Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers. For a charcoal grill, place skewers on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 7 to 9 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place skewers on greased grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
4.
Stir marmalade sauce over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted. Serve shrimp on skewers with sauce drizzled over. Serve with hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 430, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 259 mg, Sodium 357 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Total Sugar 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 11%, Iron 30%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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