Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry rub for shrimp; 3/4 lb shrimp, 12/15 count shrimp, tails on; 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper or 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 whole chipotle chile in adobo, chopped finely; 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; Cilantro Dipping Sauce; 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves only, stems discarded before measuring; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

Dry rub for shrimp
3/4 lb shrimp, 12/15 count shrimp, tails on
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon pepper or 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole chipotle chile in adobo, chopped finely
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
Cilantro Dipping Sauce
1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves only, stems discarded before measuring
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream

1
Chipotle Dry rub:
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Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
3
Pat dry with a paper towel.
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In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5
Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
6
Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
7
Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
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Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
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Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
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To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
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Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.
12
Refrigerate until ready for use.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry rub for shrimp, 3/4 lb shrimp, 12/15 count shrimp, tails on, 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce 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.

Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce

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