Juicy shrimp, smoky chipotle heat, and a bright pop of lime — this grilled shrimp recipe has it all. Coated in a bold spice rub, seared hot over the coals, and finished with a rich chipotle lime butter, these shrimp are quick to make and loaded with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or anytime you want big flavor in just minutes.
Chipotle Lime Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
Chipotle Lime Butter
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo minced (plus 1 tsp adobo sauce)
- 1 garlic clove minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of ½ lime
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp 16/20 count, peeled & deveined, tails on
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarse black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Make the butter by combining softened butter with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, salt, cumin and paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil. Add salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and brown sugar. Stir until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, keeping them close together for even cooking.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place shrimp skewers directly over the coals or heat source. Grill for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes per side, brushing with chipotle lime butter as they cook.
- Remove skewers from grill and brush with butter one last time. Serve hot with lime wedges and cilantro.
