Apricot BBQ Shrimp & Bacon Bites: Easy Appetizer Recipe

Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp and Bacon

YIELD Makes 36 appetizers

INGREDIENTS

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 36 raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1-1/4 pounds) 9 bacon slices, each cut into 4 pieces 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup apricot fruit spread 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat broiler. Place 1 water chestnut slice on top of each shrimp. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around shrimp and secure with wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining water chestnuts, shrimp and bacon.
2. Line broiler pan with foil; insert broiler rack. Coat broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place shrimp on rack.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Brush sauce evenly over shrimp. Broil 2 minutes; turn. Baste and broil 2 minutes more; turn again. Baste and broil 1 minute more or until edges of bacon begin to brown.

This recipe appears in: Seafood