Chipotle Dry Rub Shrimp With Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipes

CHIPOTLE DRY-RUB SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Shell and devein the shrimp. Pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix the oregano, thyme, lemon-pepper, ground chipotle, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss thoroughly.
• Put the cilantro and lime juice in a blender and blend until cilantro is liquified. Pour into a small bowl and stir in sour cream. Refrigerate until the shrimp is cooked.
• Skewer the shrimp or place in a grill basket. Cook on a hot grill about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp are no longer translucent. Brush both sides lightly with oil while cooking.
• Serve hot or at room temperature with the dipping sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

CHIPOTLE DRY-RUBBED SHRIMP "ON THE BAR-B"

Steps:

• Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. I leave the tails on for aesthetic reasons. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, chipotle, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
• Heat oil in a well-seasoned iron skillet or nonstick pan over high heat. Wait until oil is smoking hot, then place about 10 shrimp in it so that each has enough room to lie on its side. Cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
• Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce. For that special surreal touch, serve shrimp piled up on a barbie doll.
• Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce. Refrigerate until ready for use.

SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Chipotle Dry rub:.
• Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
• Pat dry with a paper towel.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
• Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
• Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
• Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
• Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
• To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:.
• Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.
• Refrigerate until ready for use.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, water, lime juice, oil and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool completely., Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill shrimp on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp are pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Serve with sauce.

CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth.
• Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.