Spicy Chipotle Lime And Ginger Shrimp Recipes

CHIPOTLE LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix the chipotle powder, cumin, brown sugar, lime zest, lime juice and cilantro in a bowl. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until coated, then let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes.
• Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers, or wood skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 10 minutes.
• Heat grill to medium-high, then grill the shrimp until cooked (pink and opaque), about 1-2 minutes per side.

BROILED SHRIMP WITH SPICY GINGER-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Stir in ginger and cayenne. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and peel. Season ginger-lime butter to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place shrimp in bowl. Add ginger-lime butter; toss to coat. Transfer shrimp to small rimmed baking sheet. Broil until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with lemon wedges.

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.