GRILLED SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATOES

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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!

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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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 syrupmore 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

Steps:

1. 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.
2. 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.
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.
4. In a small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, lime juice and cinnamom. Whisk well.
5. On a hot grill, cook potatoes 2-3 minutes on each side. Place grilled sweet potatoes on a warm platter.
6. Drizzle the maple syrup mixture on the potatoes. Top off with the pecan pieces and goat cheese. Garnish with cilantro.

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Sarah Vo

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Great recipe! I made this for a party and everyone loved it. The shrimp and sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.

studd leach

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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp and sweet potatoes are cooked to perfection and the flavors are incredible. I love that this dish is healthy and delicious.

Daisy Ramos

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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection. The flavors of the shrimp and sweet potatoes complemented each other perfectly. I will definitely be maki

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