Grilled Shrimp with Ancho Pasilla Sauce

1. 1

   Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes and up to several hours.

2. 2

   Shell and devein shrimp.

3. 3

   Holding 2 skewers parallel and slightly apart, thread 6 shrimp onto them (this will facilitate turning them on the grill).

4. 4

   Thread remaining shrimp onto pairs of skewers in same manner.

5. 5

   Brush both sides of shrimp with ancho pasilla sauce and discard any remaining sauce.

6. 6

   Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.

7. 7

   Prepare grill.

8. 8

   Grill shrimp on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.

9. 9

   (Alternatively, shrimp may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side.)

10. 10

    Remove shrimp from skewers and serve with accompaniments.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.