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Shrimp and Summer Fruit Kabobs

By Brett Moore, About.com

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Here's a fast and easy way to prepare a light appetizer for a party. Fresh fruit, fresh herbs, and shrimp thrown on the grill make a delicious combination your guests will love.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, marjoram, rosemary and thyme)
  • 1 fresh peach, pitted
  • 1 fresh nectarine, pitted
  • 1 fresh plum, pitted
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 lemon, halved and thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat oil in a small skillet until very hot. Add garlic and cook briefly until aromatic; do not allow the garlic to brown. Remove from heat immediately and stir in herbs; set aside.

Cut peach, plum and nectarine into 1-inch chunks and thread onto skewers alternately with shrimp and lemon slices.

Brush lightly with garlic-herb oil. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove from grill and drizzle with remaining oil.

Makes 5 Servings

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