Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs

Name: Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs
Prep time: 2 h 50 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 2 h 56 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
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)

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."

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photo by ChicagoToni

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

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.
Remove from heat; stir in water, vinegar, chilies and oregano; pour into a blender or food processor and puree.
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.
Place shrimp in a large plastic food storage bag; add marinade; seal; turn to coat shrimp.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Soak 10 skewers in water for 30 minutes, if using wooden skewers.
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.
Grill 2-3 minutes per side; garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Reviews

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

realbirdlady
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.

ChicagoToni
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!

Rita1652

Tweaks

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!

Rita1652