Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• 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.