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Fish/Seafood: Rum Glazed Spicy Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Womans Day Low-Fat Meals, Summer 97


List of Ingredients

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


Recipe

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. Serves 6.