'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: 'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 shallot, minced; 1/3 cup white rum; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tail-on; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup white sugar
1 shallot, minced
1/3 cup white rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tail-on
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Combine mint leaves, sugar, and shallot in a bowl; pound with a spoon to crush coarsely.
2
Whisk rum and 1/4 cup lime juice into mint mixture to make a marinade.
3
Stir lime zest into the marinade; season with salt and black pepper.
4
Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag.
5
Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag.
6
Marinate at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
8
Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto 6 bamboo or metal skewers, all facing the same way.
9
Discard marinade.
10
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.
11
Drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice over the skewers to serve.

240

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 shallot, minced, 1/3 cup white rum, and more.

Yes, 'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp

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