Chipotle Shrimp

9 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice (preferably fire-roasted), drained
  • 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle canning sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed through a garlic press
  • About 1 1/2 cups fish or chicken broth or water
  • Salt
  • 1 to 1 1/4 pounds medium-large shrimp (21 to 25 shrimp per pound), peeled and deveined, tail left on if you wish
  • About 1/4 cup (loosely packed) roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the drained tomatoes into a blender or food processor.
  2. 2
    Add the chipotle chiles and chipotle canning sauce.
  3. 3
    Process until smooth.
  4. 4
    In a very large (12-inch skillet), heat the oil over medium.
  5. 5
    Add the garlic and stir until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Pour in the tomato mixture.
  7. 7
    Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. 8
    Add enough brother or water to achieve a light tomato sauce consistency.
  9. 9
    Taste and season highly with salt, usually about 1 teaspoon.
  10. 10
    Add the shrimp to the pan.
  11. 11
    Cook, stirring nearly constantly, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  12. 12
    Stir in a little more broth or water if the sauce has thickened too much.
  13. 13
    Scoop onto dinner plates and sprinkle with the cilantro.

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