Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Name: Spicy Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied; 1 poblano pepper, cut into squares; 1 small red onion, quartered and separated into layers; 2 tablespoons Chipotle Premium Olive Oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Wooden or metal skewers

September 28, 2017

Spicy Shrimp Skewers made with Chipotle Premium Olive Oil from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

These Spicy Shrimp Skewers are quick, smoky, and full of flavor — perfect for grilling season, taco night, or an easy weeknight dinner. Jumbo shrimp, mild poblano pepper, and red onion come together with garlic, chili powder, and Chipotle Premium Olive Oil for a simple main course with a delicious little kick.

The secret is the Chipotle Premium Olive Oil. It adds warm, smoky chili flavor without making the recipe complicated, so you get big flavor with just a few simple ingredients. A little drizzle goes a long way.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is quick, easy, and full of smoky flavor.
The shrimp cook fast, making this a great weeknight dinner.
Poblano pepper and red onion add color, crunch, and fresh flavor.
Chipotle Premium Olive Oil gives the skewers a warm, spicy finish.
You can grill them outside or pan sear them indoors.

Serving Ideas

Serve these spicy shrimp skewers with rice, grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, warm tortillas, or a simple corn salsa. They are also delicious tucked into tacos or served over a burrito bowl with avocado, lime, and fresh cilantro.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Chipotle Premium Olive Oil, a smoky, chili-infused olive oil that adds depth and gentle heat to shrimp, grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, soups, and more.

Grab a bottle online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA to add a smoky little kick to your next meal.

Spicy Shrimp Skewers

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

Calories

185

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
1 poblano pepper, cut into squares
1 small red onion, quartered and separated into layers
2 tablespoons Chipotle Premium Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wooden or metal skewers

Directions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20–30 minutes before cooking.
Butterfly the shrimp if they are not already prepared.
Cut the poblano pepper into squares.
Quarter the red onion and separate the layers.
Thread one piece of onion, one piece of poblano pepper, and one shrimp onto each skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
In a small bowl, combine the Chipotle Premium Olive Oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush or toss the skewers with the olive oil mixture.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor.
Grill or pan sear the skewers over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
Serve warm with rice, salad, grilled vegetables, tortillas, or your favorite taco toppings.