Chipotle Shrimp

Name: Chipotle Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small can chiles in adobo, or less to taste (even 1 chipotle will make this dish quite hot); ½ pound tomatoes (about 2 small), cored and quartered; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; Salt and black pepper; Salt and black pepper; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 1½ to 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (20 to 30 per pound), peeled

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Chipotles are smoked jalapeños, and they’re available dried (soak them in warm water until soft before use) or in cans. When canned, they’re called chiles in adobo; adobo is a red sauce from Veracruz that’s perfect for this dish.

Serve this spicy dish with plain white rice and lots of it.

Ingredients

1½ to 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (20 to 30 per pound), peeled
¼ cup fresh l

Americas
Mexico
Fish course
Pescatarian
Veracruz
Central America
Spicy
Gluten-free

Method

Toss the shrimp with the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Place the garlic, tomatoes, and chipotles in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotle sauce and cook, stirring constantly