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: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (3 limes); 1/4 cup dark rum; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on); Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 8 slivers, each about 1 inch thick; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grates; 2 bunches watercress (about 12 ounces), tough stems trimmed

Servings: persons

1
Make glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup lime juice with the rum, sugar, and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Reduce the heat; simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into the lime-juice mixture.
4
Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds.
5
Remove from the heat; let cool.
6
Thread the shrimp onto 8 skewers, using 4 shrimp per skewer.
7
Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
8
Thread the mango slivers onto 4 skewers, using 2 pieces per skewer.
9
Brush the shrimp and mango all over with the reserved glaze.
10
Heat the grill to medium-high; oil the grates.
11
Place the shrimp and mango skewers on the grill; cook, turning once, until blackened in spots and the shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
12
In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon lime juice with the 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
13
Add the watercress; toss to coat.
14
To serve, divide the watercress among 4 plates; top each with 2 shrimp skewers and 1 mango skewer.

772

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (3 limes), 1/4 cup dark rum, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 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.

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Rum-glazed Shrimp and Mango

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