Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp

Our Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp starts with a homemade sauce, which allows us to better control the sodium this Heart Health Month. Plus, just one serving size packs more than 50 percent your daily need of selenium, a mineral that may help reduce inflammation and promote heart health.

Serving size: 6 shrimp, Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup diced spanish onion

1/3 cup dried apricots

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno

3/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/4 teaspoons malt vinegar

3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon tabasco

1/8 teaspoon salt

48 jumbo 21/25 shrimp, raw

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients except shrimp. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until consistency is smooth.
Brush shrimp with Apricot BBQ Sauce. Grill the shrimp over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 385 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 8 g sugar, <1 g fiber, 15 g protein

For more heart healthy seafood recipes, we suggest Cornmeal, Paprika Crusted Catfish, Sheet Pan Ginger Honey Shrimp, Vegetables, and Grilled Fish Tacos with Freekeh.