GRILLED SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATOES

Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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.