Tequila-Chipotle Shrimp

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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

  1. In blender, combine chipotles, tequila, lime juice, ketchup, adobo sauce, garlic, sugar and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Put shrimp in nonreactive bowl, pour mixture over, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain shrimp.
  5. Reserve marinade.
  6. In a heavy skillet over high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.
  7. Add shrimp and cook, tossing and stirring until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  8. Transfer shrimp to serving dish.
  9. Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil, scraping pan often.
  10. Cook for about 15 seconds.
  11. Pour sauce over shrimp and serve immediately.
  12. Serves 4.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

429 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 30.2g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10087.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 255.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 92.5mg 7% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % 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).

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