Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers bring a balanced kick of smoky heat layered with garlic, paprika, and bright citrus. Juicy shrimp caramelize on the grill, while a touch of cilantro freshens each bite. Serve these crowd-pleasing skewers for a summer cookout, weeknight dinner, or as a bold appetizer with cooling sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Add the shrimp, stirring well to coat them completely.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- 6
Thread about 5 shrimp onto each skewer, then grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp are pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
- Calories 258.67 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 38.5 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 14.07 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.32 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 385.44 mg High 128%
- Sodium 300.76 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.95 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 187.81 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 94.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 6.73 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 23.93 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chipotle Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 258.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Chipotle-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 258.67 calories and 38.5 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 300.76 mg (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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