Rum And Brown Sugar–Glazed Shrimp Recipe

This one's made for a dinner party: the colors and flavors of this rum and brown sugar-glazed shrimp will have guests oohing and ahhing. Place these rum and sugar-coated shrimp, plus the mango and pineapple, on 4-inch skewers and serve as an hors d'oeuvres or go big and make this into a full plated appetizer. It's a tropical twist on the usual grilled shrimp that's sure to please even the stodgiest of crowds.

Rum And Brown Sugar–Glazed Shrimp Recipe
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Prep Time
25
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Rum and Brown Sugar–Glazed Shrimp Recipe
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 28 large shrimp
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 cup mango
  • vegetable oil
Directions
  1. In a small sauce pot, combine the lime juice, rum and sugar and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.  Add the the cornstarch mixed with water and bring back to a simmer, while continuously whisking.
  2. Skewer the shrimp, alternating with the mango and pineapples. Season with salt and pepper. Brush heavily with the glaze.
  3. Place the skewers on a medium high grill, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are cooked through.
  4. Serve as skewers or over top of salad greens.