You need to try this amazing lime shrimp kabobs recipe, shrimp is marinated properly with chipotle chili pepper, lime, honey, and other spices, perfectly grilled, delicious, and well-balanced flavor, the perfect appetizer suit for any occasion or just enjoy in shrimp tacos.
Ingredients for this Recipe :
- 1-1/4 lbs. extra-large peeled deveined shrimp
- 4 skewers
- Optional Garnish: Fresh parsley or cilantro and lime slices.
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp honey (preferably local)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Some Notes:
- This recipe was tested using uncooked peeled deveined extra-large shrimp (16-20 count).
- When using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw, rinse and pat dry before using
- Prefer to use four 12-15” metal skewers for this recipe. If using wooden skewers be sure to soak for at least 30 minutes before adding shrimp to prevent burning.
How to Make Lime Shrimp Kabobs :
Step 1:
Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small jar with a lid.
Step 2:
Pour one-half of the marinade mixture into a large non-reactive bowl and reserve the other half in the jar for serving.
Step 3:
Add shrimp to bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but not longer than 30 minutes.
Step 4:
Thread the shrimp onto skewers, 5-6 per skewer.
Step 5:
Preheat 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.
Step 6:
Remove from grill onto a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with reserved marinade.
Step 7:
Serve this grilled shrimp kabobs immediately garnished with fresh parsley sprigs and lime slices or as desired above. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestion :
These grilled shrimp skewers are best served hot right off the grill. you can serve them as an appetizer, on top of a fresh garden salad, or in shrimp tacos.
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Fried rice recipe – Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
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Chipotle Grilled Lime Shrimp Kabobs
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Loading...Chipotle grilled shrimp kabobs recipe with lime, perfectly marinated with balanced flavor, perfect party appetizer or you can serve in shrimp tacos. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 lbs. extra-large peeled deveined shrimp
- 4 skewers
- Optional Garnish: Fresh parsley or cilantro and lime slices.
- Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp honey (preferably local)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small jar with a lid.
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. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but not longer than 30 minutes.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers, 5-6 per skewer.
Preheat 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!
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