Description
Creamy Chipotle Shrimp is a flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp cooked in a smoky, spicy chipotle-infused cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish combines bold smoky heat with a smooth, luscious texture that can be served over rice, pasta, or tacos, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 lb fresh medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauté Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean and pat dry the fresh shrimp, then season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant to create a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes per side until they turn opaque with a slight golden sear, locking in moisture and flavor.
- Blend the Sauce: Temporarily remove the shrimp from the pan. Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo and heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring often, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the creamy chipotle sauce. Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best results.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubberiness; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink.
- Simmer the sauce slowly over low heat to develop maximum flavor and a silky texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control spice level.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy, tender shrimp at their best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: shrimp, chipotle, creamy sauce, quick dinner, smoky, spicy, gluten free, easy recipe
