Sonoran Shrimp

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Dive into the bold, smoky, and zesty flavors of Sonoran Shrimp, a quick and easy skillet dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Southwest to your table. This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a tantalizing blend of chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, honey, and fragrant spices like smoked paprika and cumin. Sautéed with garlic in olive oil until perfectly tender, these shrimp are finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a bright, herby touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, Sonoran Shrimp is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve with warm tortillas, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal packed with sweet, smoky, and tangy notes. Perfect for fans of chipotle recipes and easy seafood dishes!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 wedges lime wedges (for serving)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

2. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade and toss until all shrimp are evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

5. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

6. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shrimp with fresh cilantro.

7. Serve the Sonoran Shrimp warm with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (162.1g)

Calories		207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.6 g	10%
	Saturated Fat	1.1 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		214 mg	71%
Sodium		458 mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate		8.9 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	1.0 g	3%
	Total Sugars	5.3 g
Protein		27.7 g	55%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		101 mg	8%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		374 mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 274 cal (31.9%%)

Protein: 443 cal (51.5%%)

Carbs: 143 cal (16.6%%)