Grilled Shrimp in Apricot Hoisin Sesame Glaze

Source: greatdayamerica.com

Glaze
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger root
1 cup apricot preserves
8 ounces hoisin sauce

Shrimp
2 pounds large cleaned fresh shrimp
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/8 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat and saut? garlic, sesame seeds and ginger for 2 minutes. Stir in apricot preserves and hoisin. Reduce heat to medium Bring to simmer and reduce heat to keep warm.

Toss shrimp with garlic, soy sauce and oil. Marinate up to 4 hours. Skewer shrimp and grill over hot coals until just done, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skewers to heatproof bowl and pour glaze over. Toss to coat.

Serve warm or cold.

Serves 8 or up to 24 as an appetizer.