Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze, a spicy and flavorful seafood dish
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 -15 wooden skewers
1/2 lb tomatoes , cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1 unpeeled white onion , cut in 1/2 lengthwise ( about 1 cup )
10 garlic cloves
7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 cup Kahlua
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup lime juice
salt , to taste
1 1/2 lbs deveined shrimp , with shells on , rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
lime wedge

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
296
Sugar
10g
Fat
10g
Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze is a spicy and flavorful seafood dish that combines the smokiness of the grill with a sweet and spicy chipotle glaze made from Kahlua, chipotle chiles in adobo, and other spices. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal, and the shrimp is a healthy and low-calorie source of protein. The dish is best served with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side to balance out the spicy flavors.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine the tomatoes, white onion, garlic, chipotle chiles in adobo, cumin, coriander, Kahlua, brown sugar, corn oil, lime juice, and salt.
2.Blend the ingredients until smooth.
3.Skewer the shrimp onto wooden skewers.
4.Brush the chipotle glaze onto both sides of the shrimp skewers.
5.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
6.Grill the shrimp skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
7.Serve the grilled shrimp with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

PROS

Grilled Shrimp With Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze is a flavorful and spicy seafood dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal.

The shrimp is healthy and a good source of protein.

CONS

If you are not a fan of spicy food, this dish may not be for you.

The Kahlua-Chipotle Chile Glaze contains sugar and should be used in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp is a healthy and low-calorie seafood that is high in protein and low in fat.
It is a good source of selenium, which is important for thyroid function and boosting the immune system.
Garlic has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while cilantro has been linked to reducing cholesterol levels and aiding in digestion.
The spiciness of the dish may help to boost metabolism.

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