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Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Easy Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Smoky chipotle lime grilled shrimp made with a quick citrus marinade and cooked fast on the grill. Great for summer BBQ meals, tacos, or salads.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Servings 4
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ pounds extra-large peeled deveined shrimp
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish: Fresh parsley or cilantro and lime slices

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle chili pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, salt, and pepper to a bowl or jar. Whisk until fully combined.
  • Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp and toss until coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for serving later.
  • Let the shrimp marinate for 15–30 minutes while the grill heats up. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the shrimp for 3–4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Transfer the shrimp skewers to a serving platter and drizzle lightly with the reserved marinade. Serve immediately with lime slices and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Do not marinate the shrimp longer than 30 minutes or the lime juice will start changing the texture.
  • Wooden skewers should be soaked for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Maple syrup can be used instead of honey if needed.
  • Smaller shrimp will cook faster, so keep an eye on them while grilling.
  • Leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • These are best served hot right off the grill.
  • The reserved marinade should not touch raw shrimp after setting it aside for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg

I am not a nutritionist or physician. Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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