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Published July 24, 2018. By Alyssa Brantley 12 Comments

Brown Sugar Bourbon Shrimp Skewers

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Use Brown Sugar Bourbon to make the most delicious Shrimp Skewers! Add just a hint of pineapple juice and herbs and watch these disappear! Made in partnership with Heritage Distilling Co.

wood serving platter with shrimp skewers on top and bottle of bourbon in background

Summer is in full swing and we have been busy. Soooo busy – more to come on that next week!

Cooking has been taking a back-burner for me as my kids are out of school and home for the summer. I have my older son in a few random half-day camps, but, for the most part I just want them home, playing together and available for us to do fun activities as a family.

So that means grilling – lots and lot of grilling. It’s easy, doesn’t heat up the house and we can cook a lot of protein and veggies at once.

When Heritage Distilling Co. reached out to me to partner with them and create a recipe using their Award Winning Brown Sugar Bourbon, I immediately thought of Grilled Shrimp Skewers!

I played around with a bunch of flavor combos and once I tested this one, I knew this was it and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

The combo of Brown Sugar Bourbon, pineapple juice, a bit of coconut aminos (you can sub Tamari) and fresh herbs was so delicious, so easy and packed with flavor!

HOW DO YOU GRILL SHRIMP?

The best thing about grilled shrimp skewers is how quickly they cook! You want to make sure that you preheat your grill and have an area set up for indirect heat so that you don’t overcook the delicate shrimp.

Get the grill nice and hot, sear both sides of the Shrimp Skewers to char and then remove the skewers to the indirect heat area to finish cooking.

shrimp on skewers on a wood platter with piece of twine and napkin

IS BOURBON GLUTEN FREE?

Since I post mainly GF recipes (because of my older son), I wanted to be sure and address this as I know I will get a ton of messages asking me.

Several major Celiac organizations in the US say that distilled alcohol is “technically” considered Gluten Free because the process of distillation removes the gluten protein.

But, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (which regulates alcoholic beverages in the US), has a current policy that alcohol products made from gluten grains cannot legally carry the “gluten free” label, since gluten or fragments of the gluten protein can remain in the product depending on the production process.

Most Bourbon is made from a combo of Corn, Rye and Barley. While Corn typically makes up the majority of the mash, both Rye and Barley are gluten containing.

So, bottom line is that if you are Celiac or allergic to Gluten, I would suggest looking for a Corn Based Bourbon or steering clear. If you are sensitive, you may very well have no reaction and be fine – so test slowly and see how you feel!

HOW ELSE CAN I USE BROWN SUGAR BOURBON?

This is one of the best Bourbon’s I have ever tasted. The slight hint of brown sugar and cinnamon make it perfect for cooking – both savory and sweet.

Add a bit to baked goods (hello amazing Banana Bread!?), to  savory sauces (think BBQ or marinades!), chili and of course use in cocktails.

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

Brown Sugar Bourbon Shrimp Skewers
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Marinating Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 13 mins
 

Use Brown Sugar Bourbon to make the most delicious Shrimp Skewers! Add just a hint of pineapple juice and herbs and watch these disappear! 

Course: Appetizer, Mains
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Bourbon, brown sugar bourbon, easy shrimp recipe, grilled shrimp, marinated shrimp, shrimp, shrimp skewers
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 254 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 2 votes
shrimp on skewers on a wood platter with piece of twine and napkin
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Ingredients
  • 2 T Heritage Distilling Co. Brown Sugar Bourbon
  • 2 T pineapple juice
  • 1 T coconut aminos (can substitute Tamari)
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • handful cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 2 pounds medium to large shrimp cleaned, shells removed but tails on
Instructions
  1. Finely chop green onion and cilantro leaves. Combine with remaining ingredients (except shrimp) and whisk until well mixed.

    all of the ingredients needed to make Brown Sugar Bourbon Shrimp Skewers
  2. Add cleaned Shrimp into bowl and toss to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

    pouring Brown Sugar Bourbon into bowl with shrimp and marinade
  3. Thread marinated Shrimp on skewers, leaving just a bit of space between each one so that they cook evenly. I used metal skewers, you can use wood but make sure to SOAK them for at least 30 minutes beforehand so that they don't burn while cooking.

    Uncooked marinated shrimp on metal skewers waiting to be grilled
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat. Once hot, place skewers directly over heat for 2 minutes (so that they char a bit), turn and repeat for another 2 minutes to char the other side.

    Shut off the burners on one side of the grill to create an indirect heat environment. Move skewers to that side and close lid.

    Cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes until shrimp are just cooked through.

    Serve and Enjoy!

    metal skewers of marinated shrimp cooking on the grill
Nutrition Facts
Brown Sugar Bourbon Shrimp Skewers
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cooked shrimp)
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 571mg190%
Sodium 2140mg93%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 95IU2%
Vitamin C 11.1mg13%
Calcium 333mg33%
Iron 4.9mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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close up of grilled shrimp skewers on a wood platter with bottle of bourbon in background

DISCLOSURE:  This post is sponsored by Heritage Distilling Co. Heritage Distilling Co. has compensated me for my time to develop this recipe and write about my experience with their Brown Sugar Bourbon. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EverydayMaven possible. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Dairy Free, Date Night, Egg Free, Fall, July 4th, Labor Day, Low Carb, Mains, Memorial Day, Nut Free, Party Food, Potluck + Picnic, Proteins, Season, Shellfish, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized

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Comments

  1. Courtney @ NeighborFood says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    I think I’d be okay with brown sugar bourbon sauce on just about anything. Sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Right? Me too…. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:28 am

    I absolutely love this recipe! What a perfect way to grill shrimp!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Liz!!

      Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    July 25, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    I love all the flavors together!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Carolyn! We are making these on repeat right now 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julia says

    July 25, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I love the sound of these shrimp! I bet that brown sugar bourbon is the perfect flavor!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

      So good Julia!!

      Reply
  5. Liren | Kitchen Confidante says

    July 25, 2018 at 11:46 am

    I love that shrimp grills in a fast — and the bourbon here elevates the marinade!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

      Me too!! Perfect for a quick meal 🙂

      Reply
  6. ashley says

    July 24, 2018 at 9:30 am

    I want this for dinner!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

      Yes!!! Hope you loved it!

      Reply

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