Chipotle Shrimp
- One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice (preferably fire-roasted), drained
- 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo
- 1 tablespoon chipotle canning sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed through a garlic press
- About 1 1/2 cups fish or chicken broth or water
- Salt
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds medium-large shrimp (21 to 25 shrimp per pound), peeled and deveined, tail left on if you wish
- About 1/4 cup (loosely packed) roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Pour the drained tomatoes into a blender or food processor.
- Add the chipotle chiles and chipotle canning sauce.
- Process until smooth.
- In a very large (12-inch skillet), heat the oil over medium.
- Add the garlic and stir until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato mixture.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add enough brother or water to achieve a light tomato sauce consistency.
- Taste and season highly with salt, usually about 1 teaspoon.
- Add the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook, stirring nearly constantly, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in a little more broth or water if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Scoop onto dinner plates and sprinkle with the cilantro.
tomatoes, chiles, canning sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, fish, salt, shrimp, cilantro
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/chipotle-shrimp (may not work)