Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 144.7

Description

This Mexican main features about 4042) large shrimp, . The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Shelled and deveined 1 sm Can chipotle chiles in adobo Stemmed and wiped clean 1/2 c Vegetable oil 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
  2. Place shrimp in large bowl.
  3. Place chiles in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree.
  4. With the motor running, drizzle in oil until creamy emulsion is formed.
  5. Pour over shrimp in bowl and mix thoroughly to coat shrimp.
  6. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  7. Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat grill to moderately high.
  9. Lay 67 shrimp on board in front of you, nestled together and flat, with tails all facing one direction and heads the other.
  10. Holding shrimp flat with the palm of one hand, insert one bamboo skewer one third of the way from one end.
  11. Insert another skewer parallel to the first, one third of the way from the other end, so as to create a flat panel of shrimp that can be turned easily.
  12. Repeat with remaining shrimp and skewers to form 6 skewers in all.
  13. Season each side of shrimp with pepper (the marinade is already salted).
  14. Brush grill well and wipe with oiled paper towel.
  15. Place shrimp skewers and grill 12 minutes per side until done.
  16. The center shrimp should be just opaque.
  17. Remove from grill and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 258.8mg87%
Sodium 532.9mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 34.0g68%

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

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