SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

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This is one of my favourite appetizers, adapted from The Surreal Gourmet. You can adjust the 'heat' by changing the amount of chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. I usually serve this as an appetizer over a mesclun mix of leaf lettuces, herbs, and tender greens.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Canadian

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves only, stems discarded before measuring
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Chipotle Dry rub:.
  • Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
  • Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
  • Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
  • Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
  • Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
  • Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
  • To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:.
  • 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.
  • Refrigerate until ready for use.

Sagil's Ramblings
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Abishek Jaiswal
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Comfort Dwamena
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


charles steinlage
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Marco Walker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Marshann Blankenship
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


samson kassi
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


ran shrestha
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mary Njoki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Carl Sneed jr
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


AbuMohammed Nurudeen
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Zac That
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zubair Shah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Year Santos
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Lara Younger
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Shams Khan
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I love this recipe! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malik Younis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Hansani Perera
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Mariluz Hernandez
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


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