grilled shrimp and sweet potatoes

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SPICED RUM GRILLED SHRIMP; 1 1/2 pound(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 large lime juice; 1 large lime, zest; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 4 tablespoon(s) spiced rum; 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; - Kosher salt, to taste; ## GRILLED SWEET POTATO; 3 large sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup(s) maple syrup **more if you wish**; 2 ounce(s) pecans, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 2 ounce(s) crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin...for brushing

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Sherri Williams

Crestview, FL

Updated on Mar 13, 2023

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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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These grilled shrimp and sweet potatoes are a yummy dish guaranteed to impress. Lime and garlic pair nicely with the spiced rum in the shrimp marinade. Once grilled, the shrimp have a robust flavor. The grilled sweet potatoes are fantastic straight off the grill, but the maple lime sauce sends them over the top. It's sweet with a little tang. So good! Sprinkling pecans adds a little nuttiness and the goat cheese is a tangy contrast to the sweet maple. This does take a little planning, but worth the time. A wonderful summer dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Grill

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

SPICED RUM GRILLED SHRIMP
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large lime juice
1 large lime, zest
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
4 tablespoons spiced rum
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
GRILLED SWEET POTATO
3 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup maple syrup **more if you wish**
2 ounces pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin...for brushing

How To Make grilled shrimp and sweet potatoes

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spiced rum grilled shrimp.

Step 2

Thread shrimp on pre-soaked skewers. Let shrimp marinate for 30 minutes up to an hour.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, lime juice, and cinnamon. Whisk well.
Step 5

On a hot grill, cook potatoes for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place grilled sweet potatoes on a warm platter.
Step 6

On a hot grill, cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on the first side then flip and bush shrimp with the marinade and cook the second side for about 30-45 seconds. Do not overcook. Place skewers on a platter.
Step 7

Drizzle the maple syrup mixture on the potatoes. Top off with pecan pieces and goat cheese. Garnish with cilantro.
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