Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze

Name: Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -15 wooden skewers; 1/2 lb tomatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise; 1 unpeeled white onion, cut in 1/2 lengthwise (about 1 cup); 10 garlic cloves; 7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1/2 cup Kahlua; 4 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 1/2 cup lime juice; salt, to taste; 1 1/2 lbs deveined shrimp, with shells on, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; lime wedge

Servings: persons

12 -15 wooden skewers
1/2 lb tomatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1 unpeeled white onion, cut in 1/2 lengthwise (about 1 cup)
10 garlic cloves
7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 cup Kahlua
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup lime juice
salt, to taste
1 1/2 lbs deveined shrimp, with shells on, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
lime wedge

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["Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.", "Preheat the oven on a high broil setting.", "When hot, place tomatoes onions (cut side down) and garlic on an oiled cookie sheet.", "Broil until charred, about 5-6 minutes for garlic and 10 minutes for onions and tomatoes.", "Core tomatoes and cut into chunks.", "Peel onions and garlic; coarsely chop all and add to blender with the next 5 (chipotles through brown sugar) ingredients.", "Blend until smooth.", "Pour corn oil into a 10"" frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add tomato mixture and stir until it simmers.", "Lower heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes.", "Add lime juice and stir until the glaze is thick.", "Add salt to taste.", "Reserve 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup glaze.", "Thread shrimp on skewers, then set on a barbecue grill over high heat.", "Sear 1-2 minutes on each side, basting with glaze before you flip the shrimp.", "Continue to flip and coat each side until shrimp is barely opaque, about 4-6 minutes.", "Serve with reserved glaze, chopped cilantro and lime wedges."]

654

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 -15 wooden skewers, 1/2 lb tomatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, 1 unpeeled white onion, cut in 1/2 lengthwise (about 1 cup), 10 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze 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.

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