Chipotle BBQ Shrimp Skewers

By LindaG

Course: main meals
PointsPlus™ Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

A quick and easy main course. The chipotle barbecue sauce's heat is mellowed by the sweetness of the orang

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp barbecue sauce, chipotle-variety
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
• 1 tsp orange zest, plus extra for garnish
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Durkee ground cumin, or other brand
• 1 pound(s) shrimp, extra large, fresh or thawed frozen, peeled and deveined*
• 3 spray(s) cooking spray, divided
• 2 Tbsp scallion(s), sliced

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 28mins

Preparation

Step 1

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, cilantro, orange zest and juice, vinegar and cumin. Add shrimp and toss to coat; let marinate at least 10 minutes.
• Off heat, coat grill rack with cooking spray; heat grill.
• Thread 5 or 6 shrimp onto each of four 12-inch metal or wooden skewers and brush with sauce remaining in bowl; lightly coat skewers with cooking spray.
• Grill skewers, turning as needed, just until shrimp are cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to serving plates or a platter; sprinkle with scallions and orange zest (optional). Yields 1 skewer (5 to 6 shrimp) per serving.