Tequila-Chipotle Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons tequila ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from chipotle can ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 3/4 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 20) ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ⓘ
Instructions
- In blender, combine chipotles, tequila, lime juice, ketchup, adobo sauce, garlic, sugar and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Put shrimp in nonreactive bowl, pour mixture over, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Strain shrimp.
- Reserve marinade.
- In a heavy skillet over high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.
- Add shrimp and cook, tossing and stirring until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer shrimp to serving dish.
- Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil, scraping pan often.
- Cook for about 15 seconds.
- Pour sauce over shrimp and serve immediately.
- Serves 4.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
429
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).