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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy as a main dish, in tacos, or over rice or salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(627.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	857.8

Total Fat 32.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 2347.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 111.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.3mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1585.4mg	0%

*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: 33.0%

Protein: 51.0%

Carbs: 16.0%