Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

Marinated shrimp, grilled on skewers, have the fiery flavors of chipotle chilies, garlic, and red pepper flakes. This is for those who like their grilled shrimp spicy enough to break a sweat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

Step 3

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.