'But Why Is The Rum Gone' Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. ('But Why Is The Rum Gone' Grilled Shrimp Recipe). Do not marinate the shrimp longer than the indicated time. If you are using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. I serve these with an orzo salad and grilled zucchini and squash.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

'But Why Is The Rum Gone' Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

⅓ cup white sugar

1 shallot

minced

⅓ cup white rum

¼ cup fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

or more to taste

1 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp

tail-on

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Shrimp and Grits Louisiana Style

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Combine mint leaves sugar and shallot in a bowl; pound with a spoon to crush coarsely. Whisk rum and 1/4 cup lime juice into mint mixture to make a marinade. Stir lime zest into the marinade; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp coat with the marinade squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto 6 bamboo or metal skewers all facing the same way. Discard marinade.

Step 5

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice over the skewers to serve.

Nutritional Information

'But Why Is The Rum Gone' Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 169.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 11.6g

Fat: 1g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Cholesterol: 172.6mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 319.8IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 43.3mg 4%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 33.5mg 12%

Potassium: 212mg 6%

Sodium: 587.4mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 8.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.