Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Wooden or metal skewers

Directions

Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.