GLAZED SHRIMP WITH CITRUS RUM BUTTER SAUCE

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This recipe actually was created by an accident. I thought I grabbed the honey but I grabbed the bottle of movie theater popcorn butter but it made it taste fantastic.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice divided
1/2 c honey
1/4 c movie theater popcorn butter
1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 c rum
3 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp. lime juice and set aside.
  • 2. Heat honey, orange juice, remaining lime juice, rum, butter,garlic, and ginger over high heat until boiling. Add cornstarch mixture and let it thicken. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. Arrange shrimp on rack and brush with sauce. Broil until opaque. Turn shrimp and brush with sauce. Broil until lightly browned. Top with cilantro and serve with remaining sauce as dip.

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