Grilled Shrimp with Molasses-Guava Glaze

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Molasses-Guava Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses; 3 tablespoons guava or apricot jam; 1½ tablespoons butter; 3½ tablespoons lime peel; 32 pieces shrimp; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 8 pieces skewers

Succulent grilled shrimp glazed with a sweet and tangy mixture of molasses, guava jam, and lime zest. This tropical-inspired dish makes for an elegant appetizer or main course.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
•3 tablespoons guava or apricot jam
•1½ tablespoons butter
•3½ tablespoons lime peel
•32 pieces shrimp
•1 teaspoon sea salt
•8 pieces skewers

Cooking Instructions

1.
Microwave first 3 ingredients in medium bowl until jam and butter melt, about 20 seconds. Stir to blend. Stir lime peel into glaze. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer. DO AHEAD: Glaze and shrimp can be made 8 hours ahead.
5 min
2.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle shrimp with sea salt. Place 3 tablespoons glaze in bowl; set aside. Brush shrimp with some of remaining glaze. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, brushing occasionally with glaze, about 2 minutes per side. Drizzle with reserved glaze and serve.
10 min