Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs

Submitted by Hey Jude

"I found this delicious recipe in the Chicago Tribune. The prep time includes the chilling time. This is supposed to serve 4 but, as in most of my 1-pounder shrimp recipes, my husband and I demolish the whole batch."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 56mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 orange, zest of
• 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• pineapple, cubes (canned or fresh) (optional)

directions

1. For marinade, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add onions, cook until light golden, about 7 minutes; add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat; stir in water, vinegar, chilies and oregano; pour into a blender or food processor and puree.
3. Return mixture to skillet; heat over low heat; stir in zest, orange juice and brown sugar; cook until thickened, about 10 minutes and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. Place shrimp in a large plastic food storage bag; add marinade; seal; turn to coat shrimp.
5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6. Soak 10 skewers in water for 30 minutes, if using wooden skewers.
7. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; place shrimp on each skewer (if using pineapple, place cubes on skewer in-between each shrimp); discard marinade.
8. Grill 2-3 minutes per side; garnish with cilantro and serve.

Reviews

[realbirdlady]

Sweet and smoky hot. I did a quicker, raw verison of the marinade, then reduced it on the stove for a sauce.

 

[ChicagoToni]

This recipe is good, especially with the pineapple. The shrimp really does take on the flavor of the marinade. However, be ready for a lot of dishes. IMO, it is too much work for simple grilled shrimp.

 

[Rita1652]

Kicking Hot! I would suggest removing the seeds if you don `t go for the heat in a dish. I substituted marmalade for the oranges and light brown sugar because I didn't have fresh oranges. We enjoyed this very flavorful dish. I was going to grill it but the weather told me not to. So I made it under the broiler. Served it with white rice to cool the heat down. Just yummy. Thanks!