Plantation Shrimp On Sugar Cane Skewers Recipe

Name: Plantation Shrimp On Sugar Cane Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 extra-large shrimp (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup dark rum; 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, ground cloves and black pepper; Pinch of salt; 12 sugar cane swizzle sticks (see note)

Servings: persons

24 extra-large shrimp (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, ground cloves and black pepper
Pinch of salt
12 sugar cane swizzle sticks (see note)

1
Place shrimp in a mixing bowl and stir in oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
2
Marinate 15 minutes while you prepare glaze and skewers.
3
Place ingredients for glaze in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until thick and syrupy, 4 to 6 minutes.
5
Cut swizzle sticks in half widthwise, and cut one end off each piece sharply on diagonal.
6
Resulting skewers should be about 5 inches long and 1/4 inch wide.
7
Set up grill for direct grilling, and preheat to high.
8
Using a metal skewer, make two starter holes in each shrimp, one toward head end, one toward tail.
9
Insert a sugar cane skewer through holes.
10
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
11
Brush and oil grill grate.
12
Grill shrimp kebabs until cooked, about 2 minutes a side, generously basting with glaze.
13
Serve any remaining glaze as a sauce on the side.

2141

kcal

Calories

Fat

329

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 extra-large shrimp (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Plantation Shrimp On Sugar Cane Skewers 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.

Plantation Shrimp On Sugar Cane Skewers

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