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Mojito Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Get ready to transport your taste buds to the beach with these delicious Mojito Grilled Shrimp Skewers! These skewers are marinated in a refreshing and flavorful mixture of olive oil, lime juice, white rum, mint, and garlic, and then grilled to perfection. They're the perfect summertime snack to enjoy with a cold mojito or other refreshing cocktail.

To make these skewers, you'll need 1 pound of large shrimp, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons white rum, 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, 1 garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Simply whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl, thread the shrimp onto skewers, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).

When you're ready to cook the skewers, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve the skewers hot and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons white rum
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 skewers

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, white rum, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers and place them in a large shallow dish.
  3. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. Serve the skewers hot and enjoy!

These Mojito Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and refreshing snack that are perfect for summertime entertaining. They're easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to be a hit at your next party or BBQ. Give them a try and let the beach party begin! 

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