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Mojito Shrimp





Total Time
30 mins

Marinate shrimp in a combination of fresh herbs, juices, rum, lime zest, salt, and sugar for a fresh, tropical take on the classic mojito cocktail.

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Mojito Shrimp




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. peeled, deveined shrimp (21 to 30 per lb., tails on)
  Mojito Marinade
 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  Mint sprigs
Step 1
1

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 1 to 2 seconds). Meanwhile, put shrimp in a 1-gal. resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal and marinate at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Remove shrimp, reserving marinade. Thread shrimp onto 6 or 7 (10- to 14-in.) metal or bamboo skewers.

Step 3
3

Arrange shrimp on grill and baste with marinade (dab some mint and shallot onto shrimp); close lid. Cook until shrimp are just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over, baste again, and close lid. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until browned but still moist in center (cut to check). Transfer shrimp to a platter, drizzle with lime juice, and garnish with mint sprigs.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g4%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 301mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.