Sauteed Shrimp with Chipotle Chiles Recipe

Sauteed Shrimp with Chipotle Chiles Recipe

  • 1 pound uncooked medium to large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 1/4 cups Seafood Marinade
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  1. Place shrimp in large bowl. Add marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Return shrimp to bowl.
  2. Puree 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, chipotle chilies, and dried oregano in processor until smooth. Transfer chipotle mixture to bowl with shrimp; toss to coat.
  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic clove and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp with chipotle mixture; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
  4. Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.