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'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp
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'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp

10 ingredients 20 min + 5 min 6 servings openrecipes
'But Why Is The Rum Gone?' Grilled Shrimp

"Do not marinate the shrimp longer than the indicated time. If you are using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. I serve these with an orzo salad and grilled zucchini and squash."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

204
Calories
25g
Protein
0g
Fat
20g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Rum 1/2 oz (15ml) 32
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint 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

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/3 cup white rum
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tail-on
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

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