Chipotle Lime Shrimp Kabobs
Equipment
- 4 Skewers
- Small Jar with a Lid
- Large Non-Reactive Bowl
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 c Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 T Lime Zest
- 1 t Chipotle Chili Pepper
- 1/2 t Smoked Paprika
- 1 t Garlic Powder
- 1 t Onion Powder
- 1 T Honey
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs Extra Large Peeled Deveined Shrimp
- Fresh Parsley or Cilantro optional garnish
- Fresh Limes optional garnish
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small jar with a lid.1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/4 c Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, 1 T Lime Zest, 1 t Chipotle Chili Pepper, 1/2 t Smoked Paprika, 1 t Garlic Powder, 1 t Onion Powder, 1 T Honey, Salt and Black Pepper
- Pour one-half of the marinade mixture into a large non-reactive bowl and reserve the other half in the jar for serving.
- Add shrimp to bowl and toss to coat.1 1/4 lbs Extra Large Peeled Deveined Shrimp
- Marinate for at least 15 minutes but not longer than 30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, 5-6 per skewer.1 1/4 lbs Extra Large Peeled Deveined Shrimp
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Lightly oil grill grate.
- Cook shrimp until no longer translucent, 3-4 minutes per side. Watch carefully as shrimp cook very quickly and will become rubbery if overcooked.
- Remove from grill onto a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with reserved marinade.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley sprigs and lime slices or as desired above. Enjoy!
Notes
I prefer to use four 12-15” metal skewers for this recipe. If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes before adding shrimp in order to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
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