'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
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

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

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'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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