Low Fat Rum-Glazed Spicy Shrimp Recipe

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Recipe Category: Low-Fat

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Low Fat Rum-Glazed Spicy Shrimp Recipe

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

    • Method

  • 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.
  • Per serving: About 325 cal, 39 g pro, 15 g car, 8 g fat, 25% cal from fat, 288 mg chol, 369 mg sod, 0 g fiber.

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