Glazed Shrimp-and-Fig Skewers

Name: Glazed Shrimp-and-Fig Skewers
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 - 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp. baking soda; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 40 jumbo shrimp (15 to 20 count), peeled and deveined; 10 fresh figs, halved; 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar; 1/4 c. pure honey; Canola oil, for grill grates

These savory summer kabobs are great with fresh figs!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Jul 14, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 5 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Fresh figs are in season for such a short time, you don't want to waste them. One of our favorite ways to eat them is in this sweet-savory grilled kabob. Tender shrimp make a nice companion, glazed with balsamic and honey, for a tempting appetizer or a fun, fresh snack.

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp. baking soda
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
40 jumbo shrimp (15 to 20 count), peeled and deveined
10 fresh figs, halved
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup pure honey
Canola oil, for grill grates

Directions

1. Step 1Soak 20 10-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Fit a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Combine baking soda and 1 tablespoon salt in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Thread shrimp and figs on pairs of soaked skewers, dividing evenly. Place on prepared baking sheet; chill 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, combine vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half and is thick and syrupy, 18 to 20 minutes.
3. Step 3Heat grill to medium-high. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates. Brush skewers with 3/4 of the glaze, dividing evenly. Grill, turning once, just until shrimp is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with remaining glaze alongside.

Tip: Tossing the shrimp in a baking soda-and-salt mixture helps keep them firm, while also aiding in browning. Because of the vinegar, the cooked shrimp will turn mushy if refrigerated overnight.

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