Mojito Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Mojito Grilled Shrimp Recipe is a twist on the classic rum cocktail. An easy marinade of mint, rum and lime flavors the shrimp in just a few minutes. Grill or broil and you’ll have a fabulously delicious Cuban cocktail-inspired seafood dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup spiced rum
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 Tbs. honey
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lb. large shrimp, 31/40 count, peeled, deveined, tails left on
- 4 (12-inch long) wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.
- In bowl combine rum, lime juice, chopped mint, honey, oil, lime zest, garlic powder and kosher salt. Reserve 2 Tbs. rum mixture.
- Transfer remaining rum mixture to ziplock plastic food storage bag. Add shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes, turning once.
- Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
- Skewer shrimp and grill until opaque and cooked through, turning once.
- Arrange skewers on serving platter. Brush with reserved rum mixture.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make this recipe with scallops
- Use the mojito marinade with chicken and beef
- Add orange zest too
- When using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg