Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, Smashed And Peeled; 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce; 2 teaspoons Reserved Adobo Sauce; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Paprika; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Or More To Taste; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1- 1/2 pound Fresh Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; Soaked Wooden Or Metal Skewers; 8 slices Fresh Pineapple (optional); 2 cups Cooked Rice (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cloves Fresh Garlic, Smashed And Peeled
2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
2 teaspoons Reserved Adobo Sauce
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Or More To Taste
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1- 1/2 pound Fresh Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
Soaked Wooden Or Metal Skewers
8 slices Fresh Pineapple (optional)
2 cups Cooked Rice (optional)

1
Note: you should soak your skewers in water for up to 60 minutes before grilling!
2
In a food processor combine the garlic, chipotle peppers and sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper.
3
Pulse a few times to combine and make a paste.
4
In a large bowl or plastic bag place the cleaned shrimp.
5
Pour the marinade/paste over the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat.
6
Marinate for 20 minutes.
7
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
8
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard the excess marinade.
9
Thread about 6 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated medium-high grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side.
10
You can also cook the pineapple slices at the same time, cooking until pineapple is softened and caramelized on both sides.
11
Serve on top of your favorite type of rice!

492

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, Smashed And Peeled, 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, 2 teaspoons Reserved Adobo Sauce, 1 whole Lemon, Juiced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Skewers 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.

Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Skewers

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