Island Shrimp And Pineapple Skewers With Rum Butter

Name: Island Shrimp And Pineapple Skewers With Rum Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Main Ingredients; 16 large shrimp (shelled and deveined); 1/2 lb prosciutto (sliced); 1 small pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks); 4 bamboo skewers; Butter Rum Sauce; 2 tablespoons shallots (minced); 1/2 cup dark rum; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced); ½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (minced)

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Main Ingredients
16 large shrimp (shelled and deveined)
1/2 lb prosciutto (sliced)
1 small pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks)
4 bamboo skewers
Butter Rum Sauce
2 tablespoons shallots (minced)
1/2 cup dark rum
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
½ tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (minced)

1
In a bowl, combine lime juice, oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and pineapple chunks, toss to combine. Let marinade while grill heats up, about 15 minutes.
2
Prepare grill with medium coals.
3
Wrap shrimp with prosciutto. Alternately thread the pineapple chunks and the wrapped shrimp onto skewers (about 4 per skewer).
4
Grill until shrimp are cooked and the pineapple chunks are brown around the edges.
5
Make the sauce in a medium sauce pan by combining the rum, shallots, ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduces to 3 tablespoons in volume.
6
With heat on low, whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce coats the back of the spoon. Be careful to not allow it to get too hot and allow the sauce to break down.
7
Season with salt and cayenne, stir and remove from heat.
8
To serve: transfer shrimp and pineapple from the skewers to a platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rum butter sauce.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced), and more.

Yes, Island Shrimp And Pineapple Skewers With Rum Butter Sauce 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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Island Shrimp And Pineapple Skewers With Rum Butter Sauce

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