Chipotle Shrimp

Shrimp on the Barbie is one of my favorites.  Nice, spicy shrimp on the Barbie and I am in heaven.  Bet this would work with scallops too.  Serve with a side of quinoa salad perhaps?

Ingredients:

• 3 Cloves minced garlic (I use the frozen cubes from Trader Joe’s)
• 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon (or lime - I prefer lime)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds of uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• Skewers - wooden or metal

Directions:

1. Mix together the first 10 ingredients in a bowl. 
2. Stir in the shrimp and mix well to coat
3. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator
4. Preheat grill for medium-high heat and spray lightly with grill non stick spray
5. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade
6. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer and grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center - about 2 minutes per side

Nutrition:  Makes about 6 servings, each with approximately

• 150 calories and
• 25 grams protein.

Variations:

• You can alternate shrimp with peppers, summer squash or pineapple chunks on the skewers.  Be sure to add the calories to the totals.