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    Tequila-chipotle Shrimp

    Source of Recipe

    Margarita Cookbook

    List of 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

    Recipe

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

 

 

 


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