Spicy Shrimp in Chipotle-Tequila Sauce - Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp in Chipotle-Tequila Sauce - Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds Shrimp; 3 Serrano peppers; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 7-ounce cans chipotle sauce; 1 stick butter; 3 ounces white tequila; 4 tablespoons honey; Fresh lime slices; White rice and crusty bread for serving

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4.7

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
409 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Spicy Shrimp in Chipotle-Tequila Sauce - Recipe

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This spicy shrimp recipe simmers succulent shrimp in a sauce made with spicy serrano peppers, chipotle, tequila and honey, so easy to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.

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 Information

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Calories 409kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 652mg (27%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 409 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	409kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	27g	42%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	203mg	68%
Sodium	652mg	27%
Potassium	82mg	2%
Sugar	17g	34%
Vitamin A	750IU	15%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	6%
Calcium	94mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	8%