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.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.

Step 3

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same pan.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the shrimp from the heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Step 9

To serve, divide the glazed shrimp among 4 martini glasses (3 shrimp per glass). Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the shrimp.

Step 10

Garnish each martini glass with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprinkle of additional cilantro, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a stylish seafood appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(343.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	614.8

Total Fat 27.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 384.4mg	0%
Sodium 3574.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 324.1IU	0%
Calcium 120.4mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 809.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 24.9%