I have really been into grilling this summer and one of my favourite things to grill has to be these chipotle lime grilled shrimp. They are so easy to make and so good that it is hard to resist grilling up a batch every week. The shrimp is marinated in a simple mixture of smoky and spicy chipotle chilies and sour lime juice along with a touch of garlic before quickly grilling it to perfection! Not only is this tasty chipotle lime grilled shrimp perfect for eating right off the stick but it is also fabulous to use in other dishes (see below). This recipe is my go-to version that I usually use but I also like to change things up every once in a while and some great options are adding a touch of honey, tequila or cilantro. No matter how you grill this chipotle lime shrimp up this summer it is sure to please, and disappear quickly, so make a double batch!
Grill with lime wedges so that you can add a splash of lime juice right from the stick. You have to love meat on a stick!
I made some chipotle lime grilled shrimp this weekend and took the opportunity to update the photos in this recipe with the new ones appearing above and the original one appearing below.
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp on a stick, marinated in a smoky chipotle lime marinade.
ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 2 limes, juice and zest
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Marinate the shrimp in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for at least 20 minutes.
- Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 1-3 minutes per side.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon honey to the marinade.
Option: Add 2 tablespoons cilantro to the marinade.
Option: Add a splash of tequila to the marinade.
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Velva says
September 23, 2009 at 11:48 pmThis will be on the menu this weekend! Thanks for the great recipe idea.
Ginny says
September 24, 2009 at 12:24 amoh yummy! looks great! 🙂 you always have such great shrimp recipes!
Divina Pe says
September 24, 2009 at 12:47 amLovely dish. I love shrimps. Just need to find those chipotle which are hard to find here. Thanks for another wonderful recipe.
Chris says
September 24, 2009 at 1:05 amWho you callin' shrimp?!?! 😉
You rocked these Kevin! I might have to make a batch of these up these weekend. How was the heat level, moderate?
Sippity Sup says
September 24, 2009 at 3:19 amOnce again I have to come out of the shadows that I typically lurk amongst to say… to say, I did Chipotle Lime Ribs Today. Weird…very weirdly coincidental. GREG
Ferni's Food says
September 24, 2009 at 3:38 amyummy i've been craving chipotle and shrimp this is a really good combo. This is a good recipe for the weekend with some avocado salsa : )
Anh says
September 24, 2009 at 3:45 amPerfect party food, I tell ya!
Lynda says
September 24, 2009 at 4:28 amThese shrimp sound delicious! I love the combination of flavors.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
September 24, 2009 at 5:04 amA perfect combo!
Cheers,
Rosa
Anncoo says
September 24, 2009 at 7:13 amSo Yummy! Next time remember to make extra one serving…that's for me 😀
Jennifer says
September 24, 2009 at 11:03 amGREAT shrimp creation!!! I love adding cumin to seafood! Looks so good!
Pam says
September 24, 2009 at 11:47 amBeautiful!
OK Chick says
September 24, 2009 at 12:16 pmI made the Pumpkin Butter last night. It was very good! It might be my favorite fall recipe for this year.
Happy cook says
September 24, 2009 at 12:38 pmWow beautiful and so so delcious.
Jan says
September 24, 2009 at 1:15 pmThe title did it for me! They look lovely Kevin.
Rosy says
September 24, 2009 at 3:30 pmHi! I stumbled upon your blog while searching for I can't remember which ingredient. My compliments, it looks great.
I'm translating my blog into English, at the moment only a few recipes but if you'd like to pop in and have a look, it's here:
http://en-rosemarieandthyme.blogspot.com/
Cookin' Canuck says
September 24, 2009 at 3:39 pmThis is another great recipe, Kevin! I like that you actually used the tasty adobo sauce that comes with the chipotle peppers. So often recipes just call for the peppers and the sauce is wasted.
The Duo Dishes says
September 24, 2009 at 5:16 pmThese would be great on a skewer…or over greens for a salad. Delish!
teresa says
September 24, 2009 at 5:41 pmthis looks SO good, i will be trying these soon.
we had your corn and zucchini quesadillas a few days ago, and the whole family loved them, thanks!
suzielarose says
September 24, 2009 at 8:37 pmHi, a new reader of your blog and a new resident in Toronto…I want to know where do you shop typically for your food supplies? Do you buy your seafood somewhere and your vegetables/spices somewhere else? Happy to have discovered your tasty blog.
CinnamonQuill says
September 24, 2009 at 10:08 pmI've got to try the adobo/lime combination on something…Tofu? Beans? Vegetables? Roasted potatoes? And an awesome photo, too!
Meg says
September 24, 2009 at 10:17 pmI LOVE your blog & recipes! I have my eye on the kimchi pancakes, kimchi is just so good!
Hope your week is going well!
Meg
We Are Not Martha says
September 24, 2009 at 11:05 pmThis looks amazing! My mom just grilled shrimp the other night when I was visiting and now I think I need to grill it with this next time! Yum!
Sues
Kristin says
September 25, 2009 at 1:12 amSounds delicious! I've always had trouble with my chipotle chiles in adobo.. you never know how spicy they are going to be!!! sometimes 1 is enough… sometimes 2….
Kevin says
September 25, 2009 at 2:16 amsuzielarose: I normally get the regular stuff like milk, eggs, bread, canned goods etc. at Food Basics as they are cheap. I then head down to the farmers market at the St Lawrence market on Saturday to get any seafood, meats, in season fruits and vegetables. There is a nice specialty import shop in the basement with lots of hard to find ingredients as well. If I want some good feta I head up to Greek Town on the Danforth.
Pam says
September 26, 2009 at 12:51 amPerfect in every way!
Chocolate Shavings says
September 26, 2009 at 2:11 amThat's some delicious looking shrimp!
Madame Menu says
September 27, 2009 at 10:17 pmShrimp — yes. Lime — Yes. Chipotle — yes. Sounds delicious!
Sue says
November 1, 2011 at 2:03 pmYou mention using a powdered form of chipolte. How much would you use to equal the one chipotle chili in the recipe?
Kevin says
November 2, 2011 at 10:05 amSue: Use 1-3 teaspoons of the dried chipotle chili powder instead of the whole chipotle chili in adobo depending on how much you like heat.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
July 15, 2013 at 12:17 pmGorgeous flavors! Those shrimps must taste amazing.
Cheers,
Rosa
Carrian Cheney says
July 15, 2013 at 12:56 pmThat looks fantastic!!
Tieghan says
July 15, 2013 at 1:06 pmLOVE!! These are my favorite flavors!
Maria says
July 15, 2013 at 1:28 pmGreat summer meal!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
July 15, 2013 at 2:27 pmYou had me at the title, all the best ingredients in one!
Heather Christo says
July 15, 2013 at 2:39 pmthese are just incredible!!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
July 15, 2013 at 3:35 pmbookmarked! i was just thinking about making some of these the other night.. perfect for summer…
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
July 15, 2013 at 4:54 pmI am having a thing with shrimp this summer and I must try this!!! Amazing!!!
Kate from Scratch says
July 15, 2013 at 8:19 pmLooks delicious! Wonderful light recipe for summer, indeed.
Des says
July 15, 2013 at 9:10 pmMmmm….LOVE grilled shrimp!
Arthur in the Garden! says
July 15, 2013 at 10:18 pmYummy!
Irina @ wandercrush says
July 15, 2013 at 11:58 pmI'm prepping for a grill-out this week and these look perfect!
Pam says
July 16, 2013 at 12:24 amThis looks wonderful Kevin!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
July 16, 2013 at 12:52 amPerfect summer food!! Love chipotle lime shrimp this time of the year 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
July 16, 2013 at 1:16 amThese look delicious!! I love the summery flavors!
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
July 16, 2013 at 1:39 amYes please!! I'm all about grilling these days.
Shawna says
July 16, 2013 at 2:59 amThis sounds like it is a perfect recipe to add to any summer cookout! Chipotle lime seems to be one of the hottest flavors for summers. They look like they would be very simple to prepare ahead and have ready to throw on the grill just before the guests arrive. Thanks for the great idea and I am certain to be back and checking for more.
Gaby says
July 16, 2013 at 4:34 amsuch a great looking meal!
mommaproff says
July 16, 2013 at 1:32 pmKevin,
Made this last night for supper. Didn't have enough shrimp for both Dahling and me, so I used the marinade on some chicken tenders! It was amazing! I made some Rotel Rice, served the shrimp and chicken on top of that, and then topped it all with some leftover corn, black bean and avocado salsa! Oh yeah!!!
Marian (Sweetopia) says
July 16, 2013 at 7:17 pmYum!!
vickie says
July 16, 2013 at 10:17 pmtrying this out tonight! I love your recipes!
Anonymous says
July 18, 2013 at 2:29 amMade this for dinner! Amazing! Can't taste a lot of things after neck radiation but the flavors came through! Wonderful Kevin! Love your recipes!!
Jeff @ Cheeseburger says
July 25, 2013 at 12:29 amI love shrimp and this is the first time that I taken on a grilled shrimp recipe. It was very delicious!
Watch Movies Online @ Streamslet says
August 7, 2013 at 5:16 amI Love to do these on the grill using a grill plank as it helps to keep them from drying out. Seriously the best thing ever!
Unknown says
March 25, 2014 at 1:19 amKevin, Great recipe But i think you should of reiterated the point about using LIME in a marinade. To make sure you do not marinade past an hour. I can't believe no one has made this comment.
Anonymous says
June 28, 2014 at 4:09 pmWe made this last night for dinner and the recipe is fantastic and super easy. We oiled the grill a little to make sure the shrimp didn't stick, and then drizzled the cooked shrimp kebabs with a little olive oil to 'glisten it up' a bit. Truly wonderful! And the grilled limes really add to the dish, as the grilled lime juice had such concentrated flavor when squeezed on the shrimp. We'll definitely make this again. Another great recipe – thank you Kevin.
kevin says
June 29, 2014 at 10:54 amsheepdogplanet: I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Lauren Rupper says
May 19, 2015 at 4:54 pmThis recipe is a new family staple! Made it last week, and have it marinading in the fridge now for dinner. I divide the marinade in half because I like shrimp but my husband doesnt (I know– he is crazy). I use his half for chicken. Anyways, thanks again. Delish.
Anonymous says
September 9, 2017 at 6:27 pmAbsolutely delicious! I assume you meant to toast coriander and crush. I just added cumin instead because I was in a bit of a hurry. I can't wait to make this again! One of my favorite dishes now 🙂