Grilled Shrimp with Molasses-Guava Glaze
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
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