Rum-Glazed Shrimp and Mango Recipe

Name: Rum-Glazed Shrimp and Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; ¼ cup dark rum; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely-grated freshly peeled gingerroot; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch; 32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; coarse salt and pepper; 1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and sliced into 8 slivers (about 1 inch thick each); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grates; 2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed

Servings: persons

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ cup dark rum
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely-grated freshly peeled gingerroot
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
coarse salt and pepper
1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and sliced into 8 slivers (about 1 inch thick each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grates
2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed

1
For glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, rum, sugar, and ginger.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat and let simmer, whisking it occasionally until the mixture slightly thickens after about 3 minutes.
4
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water, then stir in lime-juice mixture.
5
Cook and stir until it thickens after about 30 seconds.
6
Remove from heat and let cool.
7
Put shrimp on 8 skewers, with 4 shrimp on each skewer.
8
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
9
Place mango slices on 4 skewers, with 2 pieces on each skewer.
10
Brush shrimp and mango with glaze.
11
Heat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
12
Place skewers on grill and turn once until blackened in spots and shrimp is opaque throughout, about 3-4 minutes.
13
In a large bowl, whisk remaining tablespoon of lime juice with oil.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Add watercress and toss.
16
Divide watercress among 4 plates, and top each with 2 shrimp skewers and 1 mango skewer to serve.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, ¼ cup dark rum, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Rum-Glazed Shrimp and Mango 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rum-Glazed Shrimp and Mango

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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