Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp

Submitted by lazyme

"Great on their own or in pastas and salads. From Bon Appetit. Times do not include 3 hours chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs jumbo bay shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion; saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin and oregano; stir 1 minute.
4. Transfer mixture to blender.
5. Add 1 cup water, vinegar and chipotles to blender; purée until smooth.
6. Transfer half of puree to medium bowl; cool.
7. Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat.
8. Cover; chill 2 hours.
9. Pour remaining purée into heavy medium saucepan.
10. Add orange juice and brown sugar.
11. Bring to boil.
12. Reduce heat; simmer until glaze is slightly thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
13. Remove from heat.
14. Cool.
15. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
16. Remove shrimp from marinade; pat dry with paper towels.
17. Brush shrimp with some orange juice glaze.
18. Grill shrimp until opaque in center, brushing occasionally with more glaze, about 2 minutes per side.
19. Transfer to platter.