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Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

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Create delicious chipotle grilled shrimp at home with this easy recipe. Infused with smoky chipotle peppers, lime, garlic, and other spices, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors. Includes marinade and grilling instructions, plus variations like honey chipotle and creamy chipotle shrimp. Related queries include: Chipotle grilled shrimp recipe, Chipotle grilled shrimp skewers, Chipotle grilled shrimp frozen, Chipotle grilled shrimp sauce, Chipotle shrimp recipe, Chipotle shrimp marinade, Honey chipotle grilled shrimp, Creamy chipotle shrimp recipe. PAA: Will Chipotle ever serve shrimp? Is grilled shrimp good for a diet? How many calories are in 1 grilled shrimp? What is the secret to grilling shrimp?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chipotle Marinade
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped, fresh (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • wooden or metal skewers

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skewers (Wooden or Metal)

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro (if using), salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or longer for deeper flavor.
Grill the Shrimp
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).
  2. If using skewers, thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
  3. Place the shrimp directly on the grill grates or grill basket.
  4. Grill for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. The exact grilling time will depend on the size of the shrimp. Smaller shrimp will cook faster.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve immediately.
  2. Serve the shrimp with your favorite sides and toppings, like rice, beans, salsa, guacamole and cilantro.

Notes

For Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp, increase the honey in the marinade. For Creamy Chipotle Shrimp, drizzle with a sauce made with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or avocado.