Citrus Shrimp Skewers

Contributed By: jjbailey
Pampered Chef

Marinating shrimp with citrus juices and orange marmalade gives these skewers a fresh flavor boost.

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Total Preparation Time: 1.5 hours
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Entree
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Ingredients

12 ounces Uncooked shell-on medium shrimp (about 30-40)
2 Lemons
2 Limes
1/2 cup Orange marmalade
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Large garlic clove, pressed
1 tbsp Snipped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp Ground red pepper

Preparation

1) Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Thread shrimp onto four 12-inch skewers; place in large resealable plastic storage bag.

2) Juice lemons to measure 1/4 cup juice; juice limes to measure 1/4 cup juice. Pour juices into a small bowl. Add orange marmalade and oil. Press garlic into bowl. Snip parsley using kitchen shears. Add parsley and red pepper to ingredients in the bowl; whisk until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.

3) Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Remove skewers from marinade; discard plastic bag with marinade. Place skewers on grid of grill; brush with reserved marinade. Grill, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until shrimp appear opaque, turning once and brushing again with marinade.