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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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  • Servings: 4-16
  • Prep: 1h
  • Cook: 8-12m
    • The following recipe serves 4-16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 1/2 to 2 chipotles in adobo, minced (I used 2, it depends on hot how you like it)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, fine chopped
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Pinch salt
  • Garnish:
  • Orange wedges to squeeze over the shrimp
  • 1 scallion fine chopped (whites and greens)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, fine minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Shrimp ... This is so easy. Add the chipotles, olive oil, lime and orange juice, garlic, shallot and salt in a large baggie and mix well. Honestly, I just squish or squeeze the bag to combine everything - no need to get fancy. Add in the shrimp, close the bag and shake well to combine all the ingredients and make sure the shrimp are well coated. If you don't have a baggie, just use a non-reactive bowl (glass) and cover with plastic wrap.

  • Step 2: Skewers ... If doing this on an outdoor grill and using wooden skewers, make sure to soak the skewers 30 minutes in water so they do not burn. Remove the shrimp and skewer, making sure to go through 2 places on the shrimp so they are secure on the skewer. The amount of shrimp will depend on the size skewer you are using.

  • Step 3: Grill ... Don't forget to season and oil your grill - inside or out. Add the skewers to a medium high to high grill and cook 3-4 minutes on the first side and then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. They cook very quick, so keep an eye on them.

  • Step 4: Serve ... You can pull off the shrimp and serve in a big bowl family style, or just serve on skewers as a main course; on small skewers as appetizers with a dip or without. Garnish these dishes with fresh cilantro and scallions. Or ... Use in a taco, a sandwich, or a pizza; really the recipe is so easy and good you can eat them any way you like. ENJOY!

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