Chipotle Shrimp
Spice up your dinner with this bold and smoky Chipotle Shrimp recipe, a fast and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend entertaining. Succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection, then coated in a rich sauce made with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey for balance. Infused with the warm spices of cumin and smoked paprika, this dish delivers a tantalizing mix of heat and zesty freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing protein that pairs effortlessly with rice, tacos, or a crisp salad. Garnished with vibrant cilantro and served with lime wedges, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of smoky flavors and quick, satisfying meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on or tail-off)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 wedges Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the blended chipotle sauce and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the chipotle sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute, ensuring the shrimp are fully coated and heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy as a main dish, in tacos, or over rice or salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2347 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1585 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
