Camarones Al Chipotle Shrimp In Chipotle Sauce Recipes

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.

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.

CAMARONES AL CARBON: GRILLED TIGER SHRIMP WITH TWO SAUCES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend the avocado, tomatillos, cilantro, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside. In a blender or food processor blend the tomatoes, chipotles, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside.
• Season the shrimp with salt and on a grill or broiler cook the shrimp until tender; (being careful not to overcook).
• On a medium-size plate place the avocado sauce on half of the plate, and on the other half the tomato-chipotle sauce; garnish the plate with the mango slices and set the grilled shrimp between the 2 salsas.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• Place shrimp in large bowl. Add marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Return shrimp to bowl.
• 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.
• 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.
• Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO (MEXICAN SHRIMP IN GARLIC MOJO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 olive oil, 1/4 cup of butter, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.
• Place squid and prawns into a bowl, pour in marinade, and stir until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chile until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add squid and shrimp; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

THE ORIGINAL CAMARONES A LA DIABLA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add dried chiles; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
• Blend chile mixture, orange juice, and bouillon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve set over a bowl; discard solids.
• Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Rinse and dry the skillet. Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook just until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
• Add sauce to the skillet; simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.