Citrus-crusted Shrimp with Ginger, Starfruit and Rum

Ingredients

 * 12 large Shrimp
 * 2 lemons, zested and juiced
 * 2 lime, zested and juiced
 * 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
 * 1 tbsp white peppercorns, crushed
 * 1 tbsp coarse salt
 * 2 tbsp brown sugar
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 tsp sliced ginger root
 * 2 starfruit, sliced crosswise
 * 2 oz rum

Directions

 * 1) the zest is the colored part of the lemon and lime rind. Use a vegetable peeler to remove it, then chop it finely.
 * 2) combine lemon and lime zest, jalapeno, and white peppercorns and set aside.
 * 3) peel Shrimp and butterfly by cutting lengthwise so that Shrimp open like a book and lie almost flat. Don"t cut them in half.
 * 4) combine lemon and lime juice with brown sugar in a small saucepan and simmer until 3 tablespoons are left.
 * 5) Add the salt and zest mixture. Cook for one more minute and remove from heat.
 * 6) Moisten with 1 tablespoon olive oil and let cool.
 * 7) press the mixture onto both sides of the butterflied Shrimp, then sear in olive oil.
 * 8) Cook for one minute, then add the starfruit and ginger.
 * 9) Add the rum, swirl it around in the pan for a few seconds, and serve

Recipe by: allen susser of chef allen"s, aventura, fl preparation time: 1:00