Chipotle Lime Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp are ideal to serve up in tacos, or over rice or salad. So fire up the grill and get ready for some yummy shrimp!
Servings 4
Calories 700kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 limes
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp honey
- salt and black pepper to taste
Remaining Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs 560g extra-large peeled deveined shrimp
- 4 skewers*
- Cilantro and lime slices.
Instructions
- Shake the marinade ingredients together in a small jar with a lid.
- Pour one-half of the marinade mixture into a large non-reactive bowl and reserve the other half in the jar for serving.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but not longer than 30 minutes.
- Thread 5-6 shrimp onto the skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side until no longer translucent. Watch carefully as shrimp cook very quickly and will become rubbery if overcooked.
- Remove from grill and place onto a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with reserved marinade.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and lime slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- *I prefer to use four 12-15” metal skewers for this recipe. If using wooden skewers be sure to soak for at least 30 minutes before adding shrimp to prevent burning.
- This is best served hot right off the grill. I like them as an appetizer, on top of a fresh garden salad, or in shrimp tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 104g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 957mg | Sodium: 4446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g