Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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 - garlic cloves, 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

Instruction

  • 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.