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Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce Recipe

As stay-at-home parents, we are always looking for easy and delicious recipes that can be made in a short amount of time. This grilled shrimp with chipotle sauce recipe is the perfect solution! Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it also requires minimal effort and time to make. Plus, the addition of chipotle peppers adds some smoky flavor to the dish, making it a great choice for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients:
-1 lb of large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
-2 cloves of garlic (minced)
-1/4 teaspoon of cumin
-1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
-1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
-1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
-1 teaspoon of lime juice
For the Chipotle Sauce:
-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
-2 tablespoons of sour cream
-2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro leaves
-1 tablespoon of freshly chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
-1 teaspoon of lime juice

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix together until everything is evenly combined. Then, skewer the shrimp onto wooden or metal skewers and place on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. The shrimp should be pink throughout and slightly charred on the outside. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2: To make the chipotle sauce, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro leaves, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Taste test and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the grilled shrimp with the chipotle sauce for dipping or spooned over top!

This grilled shrimp with chipotle sauce recipe has quickly become my go-to meal when I need something delicious yet simple to prepare for my family. It’s a great way to use up some pantry staples while also creating a flavorful meal that everyone can enjoy. Plus, I love being able to tell my kids about how this recipe was inspired by one of my childhood memories – when I used to visit my grandparents in Mexico during summer vacation and they would grill fresh seafood for us in their backyard! It always reminds me that even though I’m stuck at home now as a stay at home parent, I can still recreate those wonderful moments from my past through this tasty recipe!