Description
Creamy Chipotle Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender shrimp with a smooth, smoky chipotle cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, this recipe delivers a vibrant balance of heat and creaminess that can be enjoyed as a main course, taco filling, or salad topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb medium or large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if not already done. Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and cilantro, and open the can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant to build the flavor base.
- Cook the Shrimp: Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Make the Chipotle Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped chipotle peppers and a splash of their adobo sauce to the skillet. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the sauce, toss gently to coat evenly, and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best texture.
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; remove as soon as they turn pink.
- If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to adjust consistency.
- Taste and adjust chipotle heat gradually to your preference.
- Add lime juice gradually for balanced brightness in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg