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Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
An easy and delicious grilled shrimp dish that will spice up any get together!
Course: Entree
Servings: 6
Author: Rex
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 2 limes juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tsp chipotle flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Soak 8-10 bamboo skewers in water. You want them to soak for at least 20 minutes.
  2. While the bamboo skewers soak, peel and devein 1 lb of shrimp.
  3. In a bowl or a 1 gallon zip top bag combine the ingredients.
  4. Mix the marinade and then add the shrimp. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but less than 2 hours before grilling. The lime juice in the marinade will cause the shrimp to start to cook and you do not want rubbery shrimp.
  5. Preheat your grill to high and set it up for direct grilling.
  6. Place the skewer on the grill over direct heat and cook.
  7. After about 2 minutes flip the shrimp and you should end up with a shrimp that nicely pink with a slight caramelized marinade around on the surface.
  8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. You want the shrimp to be pink and not translucent.
  9. Eat as-is or serve over rice.
Recipe Notes

I prefer to use freshly squeezed lime juice. Also for this recipe you need the zest of the limes, so make sure to get real limes. The zest is key, so I would not recommend skipping it. If you do not have chipotle flakes, you can easily substitute a chipotle hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce. Add to taste. I would start with 1/2 tsp and work your way up.