Caribbean Shrimp Kebabs

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Using two skewers per kebab will help keep the shrimp in place when turning them on the grill. To keep shrimp from toughening, marinate no longer than five minutes.

Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 20 minutes

Cuisine: CaribbeanMain Ingredient: Shrimp

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Original recipe makes 4 Servings

32 mediumshrimp; (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined

2 largered bell peppers; ribs and seeds removed, cut into 24 pieces (about 11/2 inches e

2 tablespoonsdark rum

1 tablespoonolive oil; plus more for grill

1 1/2 teaspooncurry powder; (preferably Madras)

1/4 teaspoonground allspice

1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper

Kosher Salt

Caribbean Shrimp Kebabs Preparation

1. Heat grill to high. Assemble 8 kebabs (using 2 short skewers for each), alternating 4 shrimp with 3 pieces of pepper on each. Arrange skewers in a nonmetallic dish.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together rum, oil, curry powder, allspice, and cayenne. Pour marinade over skewers, and turn to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt.

3. Lightly oil grates. Place skewers on grill; cover grill, and cook until grill marks are visible and shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with more salt, if desired. Serve with cilantro dipping sauce(see recipe).