These recipes are great for your July 4th celebration or for any other day. The Baked Apple Crisps give you the flavor of the All-American Apple Pie without the crust. These filled apples are sure to be a hit whether it's July 4th or Thanksgiving. Tired of the old standbys of burgers and hot dogs? Try grilling these Grilled Lime-Teriyaki Shrimp instead.
BAKED APPLE CRISPS
3 tbsps butter, chilled
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
6 large Granny Smith apples
2 1/2 tbsps butter
1 cup Caramel Apple Dip
Whipped cream, if desired
To make the Crisp Mixture:
Cut the 3 tablespoons of butter into the oats, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until mixture is crumbly. Cut 1/3 off the top of the apples. Core out the center of the apples using a melon baller. Mix the cut-off apple pieces with the crisp mixture. Spread the remaining butter inside of the apples. Fill the hollow of the apples with the crisp mixture, pressing the mixture firmly into the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with the caramel apple dip. Return to oven and bake another 20 minutes. Serve topped with whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon, if desired.
GRILLED LIME-TERIYAKI SHRIMP
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
6 drops hot pepper sauce
6 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce in a large zip-top bag. Add shrimp to the bag, seal bag and turn to coat the shrimp. Refrigerate up to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
To grill the shrimp, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before lighting. Drain shrimp and discard the marinade. Thread shrimp onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or you can broil 4-inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink.
Note: This recipe is for 2 servings. Double recipe for 4, triple for 6, etc.
Enjoy!
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