Shrimp with Caribbean Rum Barbeque Sauce

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Remember Bubba in the movie "Forrest Gump" listing all the many ways shrimp can be prepared? Well, I have one more: serve it with a delicious Caribbean Rum Sauce!

Makes two cups


Ingredients for sauce:



  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 cup small diced white onion

  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic

  • 2 Tbsp. minced ginger

  • 1 cup Rum
1 cup ketchup

  • 1/2 cup molasses

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar 

  • 1 Tbsp. ground allspice

  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

    Instructions:

    In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat.

    Add the onion and cook until light brown.

    Add the garlic and ginger.

    Stir while cooking for another minute or two.

    Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until thick.

    Cool completely.

    Shrimp

    Ingredients for the shrimp:

  • 1 pound 24-count Shrimp
  • Juice of one lime
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter

    Instructions:

    Squeeze lime juice over shrimp, add butter.

    Set aside for 5-10 minutes.

    Prepare grill and grill shrimp.

    Serve with Barbeque Sauce.