Cuban Sweet Rum Shrimp
Ingredients
| Canola oil for frying | ||
| 1 cup of flour | ||
| 1 tbs salt | ||
| 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined | ||
| 1/4 cup mayonnaise | ||
| 3 tsp honey | ||
| 1 tbs dark rum | ||
| parsley for garnish |
This recipe marries shrimp with honey and rum and is absolutely delicious. Adapted from A Taste of Cuba by Linette Creen
- Fill a sauce pan with 2 inches of oil over medium heat.
- Combine the flour and salt in a bowl and dredge shrimp until thoroughly coated.
- Fry shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a clean sauce pan using very low heat, place the mayonnaise, honey and rum and stir until the mixture is just warm.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Let excess sauce drain from the shrimp and place them on a platter and serve.
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