Spicy Chipotle Marinade Recipes

SPICY CHIPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until the fragrance is released.
• Remove from heat to cool lightly.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and boil once more.
• Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Set aside 1/2 cup to serve at the table.
• Use remainder to marinate poultry, meat and seafood before grilling.
• Discard used marinade.

MARINATED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
• For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

MEXICAN CHIPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the chipotles and their sauce with the rest of the ingredients.
• Simmer over high heat until reduced by one third,about 3 minutes.
• Transfer contents of the pan to a blender.
• Puree until smooth.
• Note:Marinate chicken or pork for 2 hours in 1/4 of the marinade.
• Grill pork chops or chicken.
• Serve with the leftover sauce.

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.