Rum and Brown Sugar–Glazed Shrimp Recipe
Aug 15, 2011 5:01 pm
A shrimp dish with grilled mango and pineapple
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This one's made for a dinner party: the colors and flavors of this rum and brown sugar-glazed shrimp will have guests oohing and ahhing. Place these rum and sugar-coated shrimp, plus the mango and pineapple, on 4-inch skewers and serve as an hors d'oeuvres or go big and make this into a full plated appetizer. It's a tropical twist on the usual grilled shrimp that's sure to please even the stodgiest of crowds.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup pineapple, large chunks
1 cup mango, large chunks
vegetable oil, for oiling grates
Directions:
- In a small sauce pot, combine the lime juice, rum and sugar and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat. Add the the cornstarch mixed with water and bring back to a simmer, while continuously whisking.
- Skewer the shrimp, alternating with the mango and pineapples. Season with salt and pepper. Brush heavily with the glaze.
- Place the skewers on a medium high grill, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve as skewers or over top of salad greens.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cooking Time:
5 to 10 minutes
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