Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Chipotle Orange Cockta

Name: Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Chipotle Orange Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the jar or can; Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; You will also need mesquite chunks for building a fire or 2 cups mesquite chips for tossing on the coals, small bamboo skewers and a 12 by 18-inch sheet of aluminum foil folded in three to make a s…; 1 cup ketchup; 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 to 2 chipotle chilies, minced, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons can juices; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons diced white onion; 6 sprigs fresh cilantro; 6 limes, cut in half lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the jar or can
Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
You will also need mesquite chunks for building a fire or 2 cups mesquite chips for tossing on the coals, small bamboo skewers and a 12 by 18-inch sheet of aluminum foil folded in three to make a shield for the skewers.
1 cup ketchup
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 chipotle chilies, minced, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons can juices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons diced white onion
6 sprigs fresh cilantro
6 limes, cut in half lengthwise

1
Place the shrimp, cilantro or parsley, garlic, minced chipotle with juices, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and toss to mix.
2
Stir in the oil and lime juice and let marinate for 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, place the ingredients for the cocktail sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk to mix.
4
Correct the seasoning, adding salt or lime juice to taste.
5
Divide the sauce among 6 tiny bowls or ramekins.
6
Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
7
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
8
Clean and oil the grill grate.
9
Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
10
Place a half lime cut side down on each plate.
11
Stick 2 or 3 shrimp skewers upright in each.
12
Place a bowl of sauce on the plate and top each with a sprinkling of onion and cilantro sprig.
13
The shrimp can be served hot or cold.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the jar or can, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Chipotle Orange Cocktail Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Chipotle Orange Cocktail Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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