Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Shrimp is a favorite in our house. We eat quite a bit of shrimp and because we eat a lot of shrimp, I am always on the lookout for new, delicious ways of preparing it. I came up with a delicious chipotle vinaigrette that I used to marinate the shrimp before grilling it to perfection.

Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette

A chipotle vinaigrette? Yes indeed, and it was very good too. You can use this same vinaigrette for chicken or a salad too. It is a versatile sauce with a hint of sweet and a hint of spice. In a word – DELICIOUS! Of course I was creating and changing things as I went along. Would you expect anything different?! 🙂

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 TBSP Prosecco or sherry vinegar – I used Prosecco

1 TBSP orange balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar

1 TBSP garlic

2 chipotle peppers with sauce, minced

salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

2/3 cup olive oil

1 TBSP honey

1 tsp cumin

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Whisk everything together until well it is emulsified. Add the shrimp to about 1/2-2/3 of the marinate, and let rest for about 30 minutes before skewering and grilling. If you are using chicken instead of shrimp, you can let it marinate for about 1-2 hours.

Place the shrimp on the grill when ready to cook, and let it grill for about 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is completely cooked.

I served it over wild rice and a Mexican succotash, with some of our very one chardonnay on the side. It was a perfect summer meal.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay cool, stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.