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Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp Skewers
Greta

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Kabobs

Smoky, citrusy grilled shrimp with a chipotle lime marinade. Six minutes on the grill and dinner is done.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marindae Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ c. fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 T. lime zest
  • 1 t. chipotle chili pepper
  • ½ t. smoked paprika
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • 1 T. honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Shrimp
  • 1¼ lbs. extra-large shrimp 16–20 count, peeled and deveined
  • 4 metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked 30 minutes
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Lime slices

Method
 

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a small jar with a lid until combined.
  2. Pour half the marinade into a large non-reactive bowl. Seal the jar with the remaining half and set aside . This is your finishing drizzle.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but no longer than 30.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, 5–6 per skewer, threading through both the head and tail end so they lay flat.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high, then reduce to medium. Lightly oil the grill grate.
  6. Grill the shrimp for 3–4 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges. Watch carefully as shrimp cook fast and become rubbery quickly.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle immediately with the reserved marinade. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and lime slices. Serve hot.

Notes

If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely, rinse under cold water, and pat dry before marinating. Wet shrimp won’t absorb the marinade as well and will steam instead of sear on the grill.