Mojito Shrimp

These sweet, juicy shrimp taste of fragrant mint and lime, their aromas amplified by rum. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes to marinate. Notes: Don't marinate for more than the recommended time or the rum and lime juice will "cook" the shrimp and ruin their texture.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

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.

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

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.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

150 (17% from fat)

Protein:

19g

Fat:

2.8g (sat 0.5)

Carbohydrate:

7.6g

Fiber:

0.1g

Sodium:

301mg

Cholesterol:

144mg