Caribbean Shrimp in Lime Sauce, Flambeed With Rum

Ingredients

• 32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 2 limes, juice of
• 3/4 cup coconut milk, plus
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 1/4 cup 35% cream
• cayenne pepper
• 1/2 lime, zest of
• 15 leaves fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon julienned red pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a medium-heavy bottom skillet, over medium heat, saute shrimp, garlic and ginger in oil about 3 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure garlic and ginger do not burn.

3. 3

   Add rum and flambe shrimp.

4. 4

   Add lime juice and simmer about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

6. 6

   Add coconut milk, 35% cream, cayenne pepper and lime zest to pan; bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

8. 8

   Return shrimp to pan until heated through.

9. 9

   Do not allow sauce to boil.

10. 10

    Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

11. 11

    Garnish with coriander and red pepper.