This vibrant Mexican dish features large, succulent shrimp tossed in a deeply flavorful chipotle adobo sauce. The combination of smoky dried chilies, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic garlic creates a complex base that is both spicy and savory. Quick-cooked onions add a subtle sweetness and crunch, while a splash of white wine brightens the overall profile. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lively party appetizer, these camarones enchipotlados deliver a bold kick of heat and authentic home-style comfort. Serve immediately over rice or with warm tortillas to soak up the delicious sauce.
Shrimps In Chipotle Sauce – Camarones Enchipotlados
Description
This vibrant Mexican dish features large, succulent shrimp tossed in a deeply flavorful chipotle adobo sauce. The combination of smoky dried chilies, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic garlic creates a complex base that is both spicy and savory. Quick-cooked onions add a subtle sweetness and crunch, while a splash of white wine brightens the overall profile. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lively party appetizer, these camarones enchipotlados deliver a bold kick of heat and authentic home-style comfort. Serve immediately over rice or with warm tortillas to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Season the shrimps with salt, pepper, and lime juice; set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Heat the light olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the drained shrimp and sliced onion to the pan, reserving any marinade liquid.
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Fry, shaking the pan and tossing the ingredients, for about 3 minutes until the shrimp are just cooked.
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Remove the shrimp and onion with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chipotles with their adobo liquid, and garlic; blend until a textured sauce forms.
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Reheat the oil in the pan over high heat.
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Add the blended sauce to the pan; fry, stirring and scraping the bottom to prevent sticking, for about 8 minutes.
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Pour in the white wine, add the dried oregano, the reserved shrimp marinade, and salt to taste; cook for another minute.
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Return the shrimp and onion mixture to the pan.
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Cook for about 2 minutes, ensuring the shrimps are heated through but still crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 96.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
- Sodium 355.3mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 22.7g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure shrimp are large and peeled, optionally leaving tails on for presentation.
Use Mexican oregano if available for an authentic flavor profile.
The sauce should have a textured consistency, not completely smooth.
Do not overcook the shrimp; they should remain crisp and just cooked.
Adjust the number of chipotles based on desired heat level.
