SMOKIN' SHRIMP SKEWERS

Smokin' Shrimp Skewers image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

15 fresh rosemary sprigs* (See Cook's Note)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder*** (See Cook's Note)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
2 limes, sliced into wedges, for serving

Steps:

Remove the leaves from half of each rosemary sprig. Reserve the sprigs to use for skewers. Chop enough of the leaves to make 1 1/2 teaspoons. (Reserve the remaining leaves for another use.) Combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, and chopped rosemary in a medium bowl. Season the marinade with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the shrimp and toss until coated. Let stand for 5 minutes. Skewer 2 shrimp onto each rosemary sprig.
Heat a large, wide grill pan (or comal) over high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 1 minute per side, or just until the shrimp is cooked through and turns pink. Do not overcook. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the lime wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calorie, Fat 8.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 214 milligrams, Sodium 1089 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams