Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Apricot Ginger Dip Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Position a rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 20 minutes.
• Turn the shrimp in the marinade to coat well. One at a time, remove each shrimp and wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick if desired. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining marinade over the shrimp. Broil, turning the shrimp once, until the bacon is slightly crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• RECIPE METHOD FOR THE BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut bacon in half, lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Serve with apricot ginger dip. FOR THE APRICOT GINGER DIP: Combine the fruit spread, vinegar, ginger, thyme, garlic powder and water. Mix well. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick.

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Wrap shrimp in bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
• Lightly oil grate, and arrange shrimp on grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. The shrimp will be done when the bacon is fully cooked.

Steps:

• FOR THE BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut bacon in half, lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Serve with apricot ginger dip. FOR THE APRICOT GINGER DIP: Combine the fruit spread, vinegar, ginger, thyme, garlic powder and water. Mix well. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick.

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 4 tablespoons dressing; let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Top each shrimp with a jalapeno slice and wrap with a bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan., Broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing after turning., Discard toothpicks before serving.