Chipotle Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

GRILLED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

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

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP APPETIZER RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl until completely combined. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp then stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1−4 hours.
• After shrimp has marinated for at least 1 hour, remove from the fridge and drain any excess liquid from the bowl.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil to the pan. When oil is hot, carefully add the shrimp and cook just until it is cooked through-this'll take about 1−2 minutes per side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
• When the shrimp is cooked through, transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl and squeeze the juice of ½ a lime over the top. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, stir to combine then set aside to cool slightly.
• In a separate bowl, stir together avocado, lime juice and tomatoes then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place approximately 2 tsp of the avocado mixture into each tortilla chip 'scoop' and top with a chipotle lime shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!

20-MINUTE CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine Country Crock® Spread, cilantro, lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt in non-aluminum dish.
• Reserve half of Country Crock® Spread mixture. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate 10 minutes.
• Skewer shrimp. Grill or broil shrimp, turning once and brushing with reserved Spread mixture, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Serve shrimp in tortillas and, if desired with black beans, Mexican crema, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Garnish with lemons or limes if desired.

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.

CHIPOTLE-GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Skewer the shrimp onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 5 shrimp per skewer.
• Whisk together the adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, half of the scallions and the zest of the limes in a small bowl until well combined. Brush the shrimp with some of the glaze and place on the grill.
• Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side, brushing them with the glaze until they are slightly charred and just cooked through.
• Transfer to a platter and garnish with the remaining scallions and the lime wedges.

SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Chipotle Dry rub:.
• Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
• Pat dry with a paper towel.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
• Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
• Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
• Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
• Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
• To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:.
• Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.
• Refrigerate until ready for use.