Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Bites Recipe

Name: Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 34 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with side of knife; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and minced, plus; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; ⅓ cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 2 tablespoons minced red onions; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon orange juice; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 36 large restaurant style tortilla chips; finely shredded iceberg lettuce; diced avocado; cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

1 34 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with side of knife
¼ teaspoon salt
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and minced, plus
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
36 large restaurant style tortilla chips
finely shredded iceberg lettuce
diced avocado
cilantro leaf

1
Place shrimp in large, deep skillet in a single layer; add beer, garlic and salt.
2
Turn heat to medium.
3
Slowly poach shrimp 10 minute, turning shrimp after 5 minutes, until just cooked through.
4
(Beer will be just reaching a simmer at this point).
5
Remove shrimp with slotted spoon to bowl and cool.
6
Bring beer and garlic to a boil; boil 8 minutes, or until reduced to 3 Tablespoons, skimming surface once or twice.
7
Strain into a bowl.
8
Add garlic and mash; cool.
9
Add chiles, adobo sauce, mayonnaise, chili sauce, red onion, orange zest and juice, and chopped cilantro to beer mixture; whisk dressing until blended.
10
Cut shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces each and add to dressing; toss to coat.
11
To serve top tortilla chips with shredded lettuce and shrimp mixture.
12
Garnish with diced avocado and a cilantro leaf.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 34 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer, 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with side of knife, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Bites 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.

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Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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