Chipotle Shrimp Skewers
Recipe: #21215
October 06, 2015
Categories: Shrimp, Appetizers, Fathers Day, Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Labor Day, New Years, Picnic Grilling (Outdoor), Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Alcohol, Spicy, more
"I most never make a party without a TON of this shrimp, my friends beg me to make it"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (142.5 g)
- Calories 206.6
- Total Fat - 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.3 g
- Cholesterol - 114.2 mg
- Sodium - 1080.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 11.9 g
- Protein - 12.9 g
- Calcium - 65.3 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 4.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine the dry seasonings in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, add shrimp and season evenly with seasoning. Add the honey, vodka, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and lime or lemon juice, use your hands to combine then marinate for 40 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Step 2
After the shrimp has marinated, skewer 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer.
Step 3
Preheat/grease grill to medium/high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Cook the shrimp skewers for about 2 minutes per side or just until pink. Serve with some lemon or lime slices.
Tips
- 10-inch wooden skewers
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Be sure to buy fresh jumbo shrimp for this recipe.
- If you want more heat, add more hot sauce to the marinade.
- Instead of chili powder, use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a smoky flavor to the dish without adding too much heat.
- Instead of ketchup, use tomato paste for a richer flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a deeper, richer flavor to the dish without adding too much sweetness.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers Combine the dry seasonings in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, add shrimp and season evenly with seasoning. Add the honey, vodka, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and lime or lemon juice, use your hands to combine then marinate for 40 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator. After the shrimp has marinated, skewer 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer. Preheat/grease grill to medium/high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Cook the shrimp skewers for about 2 minutes per side or just until pink. Serve with some lime slices and freshly chopped cilantro.
Grilled Corn Salsa - This fresh and flavorful salsa is the perfect accompaniment to the Chipotle Shrimp Skewers. The sweetness of the corn and the zing of the jalapeno peppers balance out the smoky chipotle flavor of the shrimp. Plus, the colors of the salsa will make for a beautiful presentation!
Cilantro Lime Rice: This delicious and easy-to-make side dish is the perfect complement to the Chipotle Shrimp Skewers and Grilled Corn Salsa. The bright, citrusy flavors of the cilantro and lime will provide a nice contrast to the smoky chipotle flavor of the shrimp, and the rice will help to round out the meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I marinate the shrimp?
A: The shrimp should be marinated for 40 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Q: What type of marinade should I use?
A: You can use an acid-based marinade such as a citrus juice, vinegar, or wine. Other marinade options include yogurt, olive oil, and herbs.
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Fun facts:
The Worcestershire sauce used in this recipe was invented in 1835 by two chemists, John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, who owned a pharmacy in the city of Worcester, England.
This recipe is inspired by the famous Chipotle Mexican Grill, which was founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and has become a popular fast-food chain in the United States.