Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

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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!

Submitted by Sue Carey-Bradley
Updated on October 28, 2022
close up view of Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp on skewers garnished with fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes on a white plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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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

  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
4g Fat
4g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 607mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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