Firecracker Shrimp without Breading

Grilled firecracker shrimp served on a white platter with blue cheese dressing dipping sauce.

Firecracker Shrimp without Breading

Grilled and glazed with a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce, Firecracker Shrimp is a quick and amazing appetizer, or served with side dishes, a super easy dinner option. Five ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes … you can’t beat that.

Course Appetizer Recipes, Main Course Seafood

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 163kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

½ cup apricot preserves or peach preserves
1 teaspoon Neutral oil canola or vegetable oil works well here.
1 teaspoon soy sauce Use Tamari to make this recipe gluten free.
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the preserves, oil, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Pat the shrimp dry and thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using a paper towel, lightly oil the grill grates before placing the shrimp.
Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side, basting frequently with apricot mixture.
Use blue cheese dressing as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Shrimp Tip: Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry before cooking. You'll get a much better and crispier sear. Also, leave a tiny bit of space between the shrimp as you skewer. That little bit of air flow will help the shrimp cook evenly.

If you're not serving this as an appetizer, serve with Easy Baked Rice, or a simple fresh garden salad.

If you have any leftovers, place shrimp in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Heat Factor: If you don't have red pepper flakes, use ¼ teaspoon New Mexico Red Chile Powder, or a good shake of your favorite hot sauce or sriracha.

Use Blue Cheese Dressing as a dipping sauce = Delicious.

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