Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    4 garlic cloves, chopped
    2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    3/4 cup water
    1/4 cup cider vinegar
    2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 orange, zest of
    1/4 cup fresh orange juice
    2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
    2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    pineapple, cubes (canned or fresh) (optional)
Preparation
    For marinade, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add onions, cook until light golden, about 7 minutes; add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute.
    Remove from heat; stir in water, vinegar, chilies and oregano; pour into a blender or food processor and puree.
    Return mixture to skillet; heat over low heat; stir in zest, orange juice and brown sugar; cook until thickened, about 10 minutes and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
    Place shrimp in a large plastic food storage bag; add marinade; seal; turn to coat shrimp.
    Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
    Soak 10 skewers in water for 30 minutes, if using wooden skewers.
    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; place shrimp on each skewer (if using pineapple, place cubes on skewer in-between each shrimp); discard marinade.
    Grill 2-3 minutes per side; garnish with cilantro and serve.

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