It is very important to soak the wooden skewers in water, or they will burn on the grill. Devein the shrimp on the back side for a good appearance.
See how to devein shrimp.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Soak six 10-inch wooden skewers in water for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 2
2. For the marinade, combine the rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic in a bowl. Add the shrimp, sausages, and red peppers, coating well in the marinade. Cover, set aside and let rest for 20 minutes.
Step 3
3. Thread each skewer with (in order) a shrimp, a pepper, a shrimp, a sausage, a shrimp, a pepper, a sausage, a shrimp.
Step 4
4. Grill the skewers over hot coals, about 3 inches from the heat source, for 2 minutes per side. (Turn them over carefully.)
Step 5
5. Serve each skewer with a lime half.
