Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 chipotles peppers in adobo sauce , chopped
• 1 lemon , juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro , Optional
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

2. 2

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

3. 3

   Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.