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Caribbean Shrimp in Lime Sauce, Flambeed with Rum
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Caribbean Shrimp in Lime Sauce, Flambeed with Rum

16 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

621
Calories
28g
Protein
47g
Fat
20g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Rum 1/2 oz (15ml) 32
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup dark rum
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk, plus
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup 35% cream
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lime, zest of
  • 15 leaves fresh coriander
  • 1 tablespoon julienned red peppers
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Directions

1

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

2

In a medium-heavy bottom skillet, over medium heat, saute shrimp, garlic and ginger in oil about 3 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure garlic and ginger do not burn.

3

Add rum and flambe shrimp.

4

Add lime juice and simmer about 1 minute.

5

Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

6

Add coconut milk, 35% cream, cayenne pepper and lime zest to pan; bring to a boil.

7

Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

8

Return shrimp to pan until heated through.

9

Do not allow sauce to boil.

10

Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

11

Garnish with coriander and red pepper.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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