Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp (Printer View)

Grilled shrimp with smoky chipotle lime marinade served atop fluffy cilantro-lime rice, bursting with fresh zesty flavors.

# What you'll need:

→ Chipotle Lime Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
04 - 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp honey
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Cilantro Lime Rice

11 - 1 cup long grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - Zest of 1 lime
16 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
17 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Garnishes (optional)

18 - Lime wedges
19 - Extra chopped cilantro

# Method:

01 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
02 - Rinse the rice under cold running water until clear. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat, add rice, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Add water or chicken broth and salt to the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
05 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
06 - Serve grilled shrimp atop cilantro lime rice. Garnish optionally with lime wedges and extra cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Full of bold Mexican: inspired flavors
  • Quick to prepare and naturally gluten: free
02 -
  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning
  • This dish contains shellfish: always check all ingredients for allergens and cross contamination
03 -
  • For extra heat, add more chipotle or a pinch of cayenne to the marinade
  • Try brown rice or quinoa for a whole grain variation
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