Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce

14 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • Dry rub for shrimp
  • 3/4 lb shrimp, 12/15 count shrimp, tails on
  • 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper or 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole chipotle chile in adobo, chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
  • Cilantro Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves only, stems discarded before measuring
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Chipotle Dry rub:
  2. 2
    Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
  3. 3
    Pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. 4
    In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5
    Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
  6. 6
    Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
  7. 7
    Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
  8. 8
    Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
  9. 9
    Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
  10. 10
    To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
  11. 11
    Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.
  12. 12
    Refrigerate until ready for use.

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