Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

By: Sue Bee 
"Delicious spicy marinated shrimp. Easy on indoor or outdoor grill. I serve this with yellow rice and/or baked potatoes. I also put an extra shot of hot pepper sauce on the rice, love it spicy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • wooden or metal skewers

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 149 | Total Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 230mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by lateacher   view full review
I made this recipe for the first time for a 4th of July last year. It was a winner and I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by easterngambler   view full review
Amazing recipe. I didn't have a grill nearby so I baked them at 425 for about 10 minutes. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2011 by lmcirig   view full review
Made 6lbs as an appetizer a large party, served COLD. It was excellent & so much easier for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2010 by flaglady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for our appetizer on Memorial Day, since we were doing everything on the BBQ. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2010 by Becca Miller   view full review
By far the best shrimp I have ever made. Followed recipe exactly except cut in half. Will use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by iveyrow   view full review
this is the best shrimp recipe ever...it is our favorite go to for shrimp tacos! the only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by Saveur631   view full review
Yummy, yummy! Prepared exactly as written and these were a huge hit! Not a ton of liquid in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by SPROUT2000   view full review
We all like spicy food in our house and are always looking for new spicy recipes.we used yours...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by SWEETJAM   view full review
If you like shrimp and you like spicy chipotle you will LOVE this recipe. I had a bag of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by CookinArgentina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect! Hubby said it was the best shrimp we ever had at home. Thanks for sharing the recipe....

 

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