Shrimp In Chipotle Sauce Camarones Enchipotlados Recipes

SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE (CAMARONES ENCHIPOTLADOS)

Steps:

• Season the shrimps with salt and pepper and lime juice and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan; add the drained shrimp (reserving any liquid), and sliced onion and fry, shaking the pan and tossing (or stirring) the ingredients, for about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and onion with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• In a blender jar, blend the tomatoes, chipotles, and their liquid, and garlic to a textured sauce. Reheat the oil, and add the sauce, and fry over high heat stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking for about 8 minutes. Add the wine, oregano, marinade and salt to taste and cook for another minute. Add the shrimp/onion mixture and cook for about 2 minutes--for the shrimps should be just cooked and not rubbery.

CAMARONES ENCHIPOTLADOS (SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Line a small shallow pan with foil.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Broil 2-inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until skin blistered and browned and flesh inside is mushy.
• Set aside to cool.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and lime juice; set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan.
• Drain the shrimp, reserving liquid.
• Add shrimp and onions to hot oil in frying pan.
• Saute for 3 minutes stirring and turning frequently.
• Remove shrimp and onions with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Place tomatoes, chipotles and adobo sauce, and garlic in a blender; Puree to a textured sauce.
• Reheat the oil, add the sauce and fry over high heat, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, for about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine, oregano, reserved marinade.
• Salt to taste and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
• Add the shrimp/onion mixture to the sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
• The shrimp should be just cooked and not overdone.
• Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish over hot rice.

SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the garlic, lme juice, and sea salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and toss until thoroughly coated. Let marinate while preparing the sauce, at least 5 minutes.
• In a heavy frying pan or cazuela over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, just until the color deepens, less than 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomato mixture to a blender, allowing any excess oil to drip back into the pan. Reserve th oil in the pan. Add the chiles an dsauce, cola, and oregano to the blender. Process until you get a textured sauce.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Return the pan with the reserved oil to medium-high heat and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add half of the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Using the slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and add them to the plate.
• Return the still-hot pan to medium-high heat and add the sauce. Fry, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes longer just to heat through. Divide the shrimp evenly among warmed individual plates. Spoon some of the remaining chipotle sauce over each serving and serve at once.

CAMARONES AL CHIPOTLE (SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Using a food processor or blender, combine cream and chiles, adding chipotles a little at a time to taste, and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté the green onion, garlic, and salt until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook covered, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, an additional 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer, covered until they begin to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add broth if additional liquid is needed. Add the chipotle cream and heat until cooked through, an additional 3-5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas, over rice, or with avocado.
• Notes: To make broth, combine reserved shells with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Strain and use broth as needed to add liquid to the dish or thin the cream sauce to desired consistency.