Description
Creamy Chipotle Shrimp is a quick and easy recipe featuring tender shrimp simmered in a luscious, smoky chipotle cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish balances bold smoky heat with creamy richness and fresh lime brightness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, it pairs well with rice, pasta, or tortillas and can be customized to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean and devein the shrimp, then season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor and prepare them for cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, forming a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Add Chipotle Peppers: Stir in the minced chipotle peppers along with a spoonful of the adobo sauce. Mix well to blend the smoky heat into the aromatics.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through, avoiding overcooking to keep them tender.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and add fresh lime juice. Simmer gently on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the shrimp before serving to add a fresh, herbal note and vibrant color.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they turn opaque.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to suit your spice preference, starting with less.
- Simmer the sauce gently to avoid curdling or separating the cream.
- Always use fresh lime juice for the best brightness and flavor.
- 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
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy chipotle shrimp, chipotle shrimp recipe, quick shrimp dinner, smoky shrimp, creamy shrimp sauce, easy dinner, shrimp with cream sauce, Mexican shrimp dish
