Spicy Shrimp in Chipotle-Tequila Sauce - Recipe
This spicy shrimp recipe simmers succulent shrimp in a sauce made with spicy serrano peppers, chipotle, tequila and honey, so easy to make!
Servings: 4
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 serrano peppers chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 7-ounce cans chipotle sauce
- 1 stick butter use only half a stick for a less buttery sauce
- 3 ounces white tequila
- 4 tablespoons honey
- Fresh lime slices
- White rice and crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the serrano peppers and cook a couple minutes to soften them up. Add in the garlic and give it a quick stir. Cook about a minute, or until you can smell the fragrant garlic.
- Add the butter and swirl it until it melts, then stir in the chipotle sauce, tequila and honey. Reduce the heat and let it simmer about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld a bit.
- Add the shrimp and stir it up to ensure all the shrimp are covered with the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through yet still firm.
- Serve in bowls over white rice. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over each for a fresh pop of citrus. Don’t forget the crusty bread.
Video
Notes
HOT TIP: Instead of rice, try serving the shrimp on tortillas with avocado slices and fresh roasted chilies.
TWEAK THE HEAT: If you’d like to tame the heat, halve the amount of serrano peppers or substitute them with jalapeno peppers. For a bit more heat, add in your favorite hot peppers, such as habanero or even ghost pepper for a truly fired up recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1.4mg