Orange Chili Glazed Shrimp

Submitted by SD Chic

"We prefer to cook these shrimp with the shell on, but shelled shrimp work great too."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 40 shrimp
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon red chili paste
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 scallions, green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 lbs extra-large shrimp, deveined (16 to 20-count size)

directions

1. Put the orange juice, cilantro, chili paste, olive oil, garlic, scallion, chipotle, and salt in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and blend until smooth. Should be a thick consistency.
2. Place the shrimp in a resealable freezer bag and pour the orange juice mixture over the shrimp.
3. Chill in a refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours but no longer.
4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade.
5. Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat until they are opaque in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side.