Chipotle Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chipotle Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (20 to 30 per pound), peeled; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; Salt and black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 pound tomatoes (about 2 small), cored and quartered; 1 small can chiles in adobo, or less to taste (even 1 chipotle will make this dish quite hot); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (20 to 30 per pound), peeled
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Salt and black pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 pound tomatoes (about 2 small), cored and quartered
1 small can chiles in adobo, or less to taste (even 1 chipotle will make this dish quite hot)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

1
Toss the shrimp with the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Place the garlic, tomatoes, and chipotles in a food processor or blender.
4
Process until smooth.
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the chipotle sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and dark, about 5 minutes or so.
8
Add the shrimp with its marinade and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
9
Add the oregano, salt, and pepper, taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
10
Substitute fresh scallops, sea or bay, for the shrimp.
11
Omit the lime juice marinade.
12
Substitute 3 pounds live blue or rock crabs for the shrimp.
13
Wash well and chop in half lengthwise.
14
Before cooking the onion, cook the crabs in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side.
15
Remove, then proceed as directed, reheating the crabs with the sauce for about 2 minutes.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (20 to 30 per pound), peeled, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, Salt and black pepper, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Shrimp

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