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Chipotle Tequila Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 4-5 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, canned 
  • 6 tbsp tequila *see note
  • 4 tbsp fresh lime juice, about 2 limes
  • 2-3 tbsp adobo sauce from the Chipotle can
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For Serving
  • Lemon wedges
  • Reserved sauce

Instructions

  • Combine the chipotles, tequila, lime juice, adobo sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and salt in a small food processor or using an emersion blender and jar. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Add the olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the shrimp and drizzle about 3 tablespoons of the sauce over the top of the shrimp. Stir the shrimp every couple of minutes until it is opaque and firm. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet.
  • Using the same skillet over medium heat, pour the remaining sauce into the skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes, and the sauce will slightly thicken. Pour sauce into a serving cup.
  • The shrimp and sauce can be served immediately or made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • *Note – If you do not want to use tequila, you can substitute chicken stock in its place.
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