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

1.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.

2.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.

3.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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