Grilled Chipotle Shrimp

Name: Grilled Chipotle Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 5 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1/4 cup adobo sauce; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE:; 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh mint

I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has a serious wow factor. The creamy dipping sauce mellows out the shrimp’s heat perfectly. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1/4 cup adobo sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE:
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh mint

Directions

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 for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp are pink, turning once. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 shrimp with 1 teaspoon sauce: 27 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Chipotle Shrimp in Taste of Home April/May 2011

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Sue

Jul 7, 2019

I have been making this for years. Many friends request these shrimp when we are invited to a gathering. Thanks for an amazing recipe!! Do you serve with shells or just dunk and pop?
Realtytrainer

Oct 26, 2017

My husband loves shrimp so I made this as our dinner tonight. What a hit! He loved it and asked why I didn't get three pounds of shrimp instead of just 2 pounds! It is time consuming but worth it.
mrscrazyed1

Jun 17, 2015

Did not care for the shrimp at all; very disappointed given all the great reviews. But the dipping sauce is killer. Will be using that in other recipes.
KarenKeefe

Oct 30, 2014

Definite WOW factor here! This is our favorite appetizer for parties! Everyone loves them!
Pocahantas

Feb 4, 2014

This recipe so good...Husband loved it!!
cej222000

Jan 31, 2014

The shrimp had a really nice kick to them and it was delicious. I did mine on the grill and it was perfect. I will definitely make it for future BBQs
thochstett

Jul 14, 2013

Everyone LOVED these...couldn't make enough!
cmhattersley

Aug 12, 2012

This is a fantastic recipe! We make it for every cookout and it always impresses!! Definitely a dish that impresses!
pamdevone

Jul 31, 2012

It was delicious, the shrimp had so much flavor, it was a fantastic marinade. Thanks for the recipe!
karenzacharias

Jun 6, 2012

Not sure which I like better, the shrimp or the sauce! Both are favs.