Chipotle Lime Shrimp Kabobs
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Kabobs are a delicious and flavorful dish made by marinating shrimp in a zesty mixture of chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, and spices. The shrimp is then skewered with veggies like bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes, and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice 2 limes, freshly sqeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon honey preferably local
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients together in small jar with lid.
- Pour one-half of marinade mixture into large non-reactive bowl and reserve the other half in the jar for serving.
- Add shrimp to bowl and toss to coat. Marinate 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!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
When using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw, rinse and pat dry before using.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 49mg (2%)Potassium: 42mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 319IU (6%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 6mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
