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