Mojito Shrimp

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled. 21-30/lb size

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Mint sprigs

MOJITO MARINADE: Combine next ingredients:

20 fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 thinly-sliced shallot

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat

Put shrimp in plastic bag and marinate 15-20 minutes

Thread shrimp on bamboo skewers, reserving marinade

Arrange shrimp on grill, baste with marinade

Close lid and cook for 1 to 2 minutes

Turn shrimp, baste again, cook for another 1 to 2 minutes

Transfer to a platter, drizzle with lime juice, garnish with mint

Note: Don't marinate for more than the recommended time, or the rum and lime juice will "cook" the shrimp and ruin the texture.

4.0 to 6 servings

Friday, December 18, 2009 - 12:22am

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