Camarones Enchipotlados (Chipotle Shrimp)

A plate with Camarones Enchipotlados—shrimp simmered in a flavorful red sauce—served alongside green beans and rice with vegetables. Surrounding items include limes, cilantro, a can of tomato sauce, and an “El Camaron” Lotería card on a wooden surface.

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Camarones Enchipotlados (Chipotle Shrimp)

These easy Camarones Enchipotlados feature succulent shrimp simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. It's spicy, savory, and packed with Mexican flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

2 tomatoes
5 cups water (divided)
1 garlic clove
2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ onion diced
1 lb shrimp large-sized

Instructions

In a stock pot, add the tomatoes and 4 cups water.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until soft.
Discard the water.
Add the boiled tomatoes to a blender.
To the blender, add 1 cup water, chipotle, and salt.
Blend until smooth.
Set aside.
Heat the oil olive in a large skillet.
Add the onion. Saute for 1 minute.
Add the chipotle tomato sauce to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer.
Add the shrimp.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Omit the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and water. Instead, use a can of tomato sauce.

For a thicker sauce, simmer it in the skillet longer before adding the shrimp.

Be sure to turn off the heat once the shrimp turn pink and serve right away. If not, they will become rubbery.

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