One of my New Year’s resolutions was to cook more often and learn to make differenct dishes. I was so resistant to recipes. I hated that there were rules and measuring and grocery lists with seemingly endless ingredients to buy.
However, I’ve changed my tune lately. I’ve learned to kind of enjoy making different dishes and I am proud of myself everytime I try a new one. I’ve learned to embrace recipes and come to understand that you have to measure it all out for a reason (because um, otherwise, you’ll end up with horrible chicken parmasen one night…not to be too specific or anything, but gosh it was bad).
Today I bring you yet another recipe I saw in Women’s Health magazine. I modified it in two ways- we didn’t make these as skewers and I didn’t use a grill, just a plain ol’ pan.
It turns out that my husband hates/loathes/despises both peaches and apricots. In fact, his exact words were “if I was on a deserted island and the only food source were peaches or apricots, I would drown myself.” Heavy.
I loved this meal, and H loved the marinated shrimp, but he pushed all of the apricots back onto my plate after giving his deserted island speech. Haha. Keepin’ it real, ladies.
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 tbsp + 2 tsp canola oil
1 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 apricots, quartered, pits removed
12 metal or soaked wooden skewers
Lemon wedges
You can find the instructions here, on the Barre Studio’s blog.
Delicious! Share your favorite summertime recipes below!
pretty little things says
love how you modified the recipe and made skewers into a dish instead – something I would totally do too!!
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picturesandplanetickets says
I just tried a new recipe last night: Shrimp Bruschetta. Lots of grilled shrimp, grape tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and feta cheese piled high on top of grilled french bread. It was delicious. I don't have the recipe with me, but it was a Pillsbury recipe. I love this time of year with all of the fresh ingredients. Thanks for sharing, Veronika.
JayneBecca says
This looks really good! I'm going to have to try this at the weekend 🙂 We had stir fry vegetables, noodles & beef tonight, made by my boyfriend! Super yummy. I am loving these healthy recipes V – Glad you are cooking more! x
Grass Skirt says
Yum! I have so many favorites, but here are two:
Portobello mushroom burgers
https://thegrassskirtblog.com/2011/08/29/portobello-mushroom-burgers/
Homemade veggie burger
https://thegrassskirtblog.com/2011/07/09/veggie-burger-lover/
*Sassy Vodka Panties* says
I love recipes that have all normal ingredients that you already have around the house. Thanks for sharing!
Life Is Good says
Looks simple. And simple is something I can do. Thank you.
Lisa - respect the shoes says
I love shrimp anything and am always looking for new recipes – thanks for sharing!
Kristie @ The Spring Rose says
This recipe looks great, thanks for sharing! I have been making a quinoa salad this summer, I just made it tonight! Here is the recipe.
https://springrosehome.blogspot.com/2012/07/quinoa-summer-salad.html
Rubiiee says
Yum! I could definitely do this one evening. I'm quite boring when it comes to recipes… I like salads. 😀
Rubiiee
Sarah C. says
That looks so good! How does one not love peaches?! My favorite fruit!
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Meg O. says
LOVE that! My husband would probably do the same thing with the apricots. Haha! Men! He is so weird about fruit in savory dishes.
We love making a shrimp scampi with orzo! It has 4 Tbsp of butter for the whole dish but I think you can cut that in half and it will still taste good. It is a huge hit with our family and everyone who's tried it loves it! https://www.oismeblog.com/2011/04/lemon-pepper-shrimp-scampi-with-orzo.html