Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp (Printable version)

Smoky chipotle-lime shrimp grilled and paired with fragrant cilantro-lime rice for a zesty, vibrant dish.

# What you need:

→ Chipotle Lime Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lime juice (approximately 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 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 lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
17 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Garnishes (optional)

18 - Lime wedges
19 - Extra chopped cilantro

# Steps to follow:

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 rice under cold water until clear. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to toast lightly.
03 - Add water or broth and salt to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - Stir lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the cooked rice.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
06 - Serve grilled shrimp over cilantro lime rice. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Bold and vibrant Mexican&inspired flavors
  • Quick to prepare&a complete meal ready in 40 minutes
02 -
  • Contains shellfish&always check packaged items for cross&contamination
  • All other ingredients are gluten& and dairy&free
03 -
  • Add more chipotle or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat
  • Swap quinoa or brown rice for a whole grain base
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