Tamarind Rum Glazed Shrimp Martini
Elevate your appetizer game with this sophisticated Tamarind Rum Glazed Shrimp Martini—a mouthwatering fusion of bold tropical flavors and a touch of elegance. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious glaze made with tangy tamarind paste, rich dark rum, brown sugar, and a hint of grated ginger and garlic for depth. Finished with fresh cilantro and a whisper of red chili flakes for optional heat, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Presented artfully in a martini glass and garnished with lime wedges, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 25 minutes!) is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or as a chic seafood appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails left on)
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 pieces Martini glass (for serving)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, dark rum, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same pan.
Once melted, pour in the tamarind-rum mixture. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it reduces slightly and thickens into a glaze.
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure they are heated through.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
To serve, divide the glazed shrimp among 4 martini glasses (3 shrimp per glass). Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the shrimp.
Garnish each martini glass with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprinkle of additional cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm as a stylish seafood appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 820 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
