Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: SPICED RUM GRILLED SHRIMP; 1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 large lime juice; 1 large lime, zest; 1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin; 4 Tbsp spiced rum; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; kosher salt, to taste; GRILLED SWEET POTATO; 3 large sweet potatoes; 1/4 c maple syrup**more if you wish**; 2 oz pecans, chopped; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 oz crumbled goat cheese; 2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin...for brushing

By Sherri Williams
@logansw

Let's "WOW" your family and friends during this grilling season. The grill is not just for hamburgers, hotdogs, ribs and chicken. Try out my newest grilled creation "South meets Jamaica". Happy Cooking! sw:)

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We really loved this dish! The sweet potatoes were terrific straight off the grill... even before being topped off with the yummy maple syrup, nuts and cheese. And the shrimp marinade is to-die-for. Next time, I plan to double the marinade so there's even more flavor to go around! The Test Kitchen

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Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Grill

Ingredients

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SPICED RUM GRILLED SHRIMP
1 1/2 lb

shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large

lime juice
1 large

lime, zest
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin
4 Tbsp

spiced rum
1 tsp

red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp

cilantro, fresh, chopped
3

garlic cloves, minced
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kosher salt, to taste
GRILLED SWEET POTATO
3 large

sweet potatoes
1/4 c

maple syrup**more if you wish**
2 oz

pecans, chopped
1 Tbsp

fresh lime juice
1 tsp

cinnamon
2 oz

crumbled goat cheese
2 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin...for brushing

How to Make Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

Step-by-Step

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spiced rum grilled shrimp. Thread shrimp on pre-soaked skewers. Let shrimp marinate for 30 minutes up to an hour.
On a hot grill cooke shrimp 1-2 minutes on the first side then flip and bush shrimp with the marinade and cook second side about 30-45 seconds. Do not over cook. Place skewers on a platter.
Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender. Set potatoes aside to cool. Remove skins and slice in 1/4 inch slices. Brush both sides of the sweet potatoes with extra virgin olive oil.
In a small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, lime juice and cinnamom. Whisk well.
On a hot grill, cook potatoes 2-3 minutes on each side. Place grilled sweet potatoes on a warm platter.
Drizzle the maple syrup mixture on the potatoes. Top off with the pecan pieces and goat cheese. Garnish with cilantro.