Apricot-Curry Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons curry powder 
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 2 tablespoons butter light melted
• 1.5 teaspoons rice vinegar 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 1.3 pounds shrimp 

Equipment

• bowl
• grill
• broiler
• skewers
• broiler pan
• wooden skewers

Directions

1. Prepare grill or broiler.
2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
3. Combine preserves and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Reserve 1/2 cup preserves mixture to serve as a dip with shrimp skewers.
4. Add shrimp to remaining preserves mixture in bowl; toss well to coat.
5. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (6- inch) skewers.
6. Place skewers on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
7. Serve immediately with reserved 1/2 cup preserves mixture.
8. Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.