Grilled Mississippi Oyster kabobs brushed and basted in an orange marmalade and horseradish barbecue sauce.

TIME: 30 minutes

SERVES: 4

SEASON: spring, fall, winter

METHOD: grill

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Mississippi Gulf oysters, drained

• 6 each 10-inch skewers

• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

• 1/4 cup orange marmalade

• 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Prepare the grill.

2. Thread oysters onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to prevent burning).

3. In a bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, orange marmalade and horseradish, and mix well.

4. Brush kabobs with sauce.

5. Place skewers on grill and cook, basting frequently.

6. Grill about 8 minutes, turning as needed, until just cooked through.

7. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion: Great with grilled bell peppers and asparagus.