Smoky Orange-BBQ Shrimp Skewers

Smoky Orange-BBQ Shrimp Skewers
main meals


POINTS® 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 orange juice.


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 ground cumin
1 pound(s) shrimp, extra large, fresh or thawed frozen, peeled and deveined*
3 spray(s) cooking spray, divided
2 Tbsp scallion(s), sliced

Instructions
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.
Notes
*about 21 to 25 shrimp per pound

Garnish with orange zest, if desired.






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