CHIPOTLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS

Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 2h56m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 orange, zest of
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
pineapple, cubes (canned or fresh) (optional)

Steps:

For marinade, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add onions, cook until light golden, about 7 minutes; add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in water, vinegar, chilies and oregano; pour into a blender or food processor and puree.
Return mixture to skillet; heat over low heat; stir in zest, orange juice and brown sugar; cook until thickened, about 10 minutes and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Place shrimp in a large plastic food storage bag; add marinade; seal; turn to coat shrimp.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Soak 10 skewers in water for 30 minutes, if using wooden skewers.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; place shrimp on each skewer (if using pineapple, place cubes on skewer in-between each shrimp); discard marinade.
Grill 2-3 minutes per side; garnish with cilantro and serve.