Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
By
Sherri Williams
@logansw
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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:)
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Notes from the Test Kitchen:
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!
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!
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
SPICED RUM GRILLED SHRIMP
GRILLED SWEET POTATO
How to Make Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
- 1In 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.
- 2On 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.
- 3Boil 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.
- 4In a small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, lime juice and cinnamom. Whisk well.
- 5On a hot grill, cook potatoes 2-3 minutes on each side. Place grilled sweet potatoes on a warm platter.
- 6Drizzle the maple syrup mixture on the potatoes. Top off with the pecan pieces and goat cheese. Garnish with cilantro.
About Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
Main Ingredient: Fish
Regional Style: American
Collections: More Favorite Recipes, Macy's Grilling Favorites
