Sugarcane Shrimp

A tropical-inspired appetizer featuring succulent shrimp and fresh pineapple chunks threaded on sugarcane skewers, marinated in a flavorful blend of lime, soy sauce, and Jamaican rum. Perfect for entertaining with a Caribbean flair.

6 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 12 piece large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark Jamaican-style rum, such as Appleton
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Demerara sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 piece Minced habanero chile (substitute jalapeño for a milder taste)
  • 24 piece two-inch chunks fresh pineapple
  • 12 piece eight-inch sugarcane skewers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash the shrimp and place them in a large bowl. Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, rum, oil, sugar, and garlic in a second bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and habanero. Cover with plastic wrap and allow the shrimp to marinate while preheating the broiler. When ready, thread 1 pineapple chunk, 1 shrimp, then a second pineapple chunk on each skewer. Place the skewers on a broiler pan and cook until lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes.

    15 min

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