Servings: 5

Prep Time: 10 Min.

Cook Time: 7 Min.

Marinate: 1-2 Hr.

What you need:

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1 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 c. orange juice
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. sherry
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. green onions
3 cloves garlic
1-1/2 Tbsp. fresh ginger
2-3 carambolas, sliced (star fruit)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. butter

What to do:

1. Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, green onion, garlic and ginger in a blender and process. Marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 1-2 hrs.
2. Strain the marinade from shrimp and reserve. Thread shrimp and carambola on skewers.
3. Grill or pan fry 2-3 min. or until opaque in center.
4. Combine cornstarch and the reserved marinade; mix well and bring to a boil. Add butter and remove from heat. Serve sauce over shrimp kabobs.

Recipe Courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing