Rum-Glazed Spicy Shrimp

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs fresh shrimp
• 6 tablespoons light rum, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

directions

1. Peel shrimp, keeping tails intact.
2. Place in bowl with 4 tablespoons of the rum, lemon juice, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt; toss to coat thoroughly.
3. Cover; marinate in refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes.
4. Preheat grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons rum.
6. Thread shrimp on skewers; lightly brush with brown sugar glaze.
7. Grill over a medium-hot fire, about 3 minutes per side, brushing with additional glaze, until shrimp are opaque.
8. Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.

Reviews

[E.J.995]

Very good. Only had enough glaze to baste it only one time. will double the glaze recipe next time