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Asian Shrimp Skewers with Pears

• From: USA Pears

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 2 Tbs sesame oil

• 1 Tbs ginger, ground

• 2 tsp garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 pears, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 12 cherry tomatoes

• 36 shrimp, peeled, deveined, 31/40 count

• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 12, 1-inch squares

• 12 skewers

Pears and honey are a sweet compliment to the mix of savory flavors in this Asian-inspired dish.

Directions

• Whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
• Arrange 3 cubes pear, 3 shrimp, 1 pepper square and 1 cherry tomato on each skewer.
• Place skewers in large shallow pan. Pour marinade over kabobs and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Brush grill with oil. Preheat grill.
• Grill kabobs over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until shrimp is cooked.