Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp with a Limy Dipping Sauce

Chipotle chili pepper-seasoned shrimp, oven-roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, make a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal.

I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for dinner (I know…a bit eclectic). You should be glad to know that I refrained from making a half peanut butter and fluff sandwich as well—that would just be completely wrong—or not??

One thing I did make for everyone that day was this quick and easy shrimp appetizer. The shrimp had a slight kick from the chipotle chili pepper seasoning and paired well with the limy dipping sauce. I used 16/20-count shrimp and baked them for 6 minutes in the oven. You can pan-sear them if you wish, but baking takes the babysitting factor out of the equation. I included instructions on how to prepare it both ways.

It easily comes together in 15 minutes if you have shrimp that are already peeled and deveined, but if you have to peel and devein your own, it won’t set you back too much.

I would like to offer one tip when it comes to determining the doneness of the shrimp, regardless of the size of the shrimp you are using. They will turn from translucent to opaque and pink when done. Additionally, they will curl into a “C” shape. Remove the shrimp from the heat when the two visual cues are visible. Refrain from letting them form into a tight “C” because it means they are overdone.

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• 12-inch skillet—this skillet combines cast iron and nonstick technology. Its honeycomb bottom reduces the amount of oil needed, and its stay-cool wooden handle keeps it cool.
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Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp with a Limy Dipping Sauce

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Stovetop Cooked Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers Recipe Keys: P Pescatarian

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 9 minutesCook time: 6 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories: kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Chipotle chili pepper-seasoned shrimp, oven-roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, make a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 16/20 count shrimp, peeled (with tails on) and deveined
• 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. chipotle chili pepper seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper

For the dipping sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp. agave nectar
• 4 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp. grated lime zest
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. You can bake or pan-sear the shrimp. If baking, preheat the oven to 400° F. If pan-searing, preheat a large skillet on medium-high heat when ready to cook.
2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place them on a large baking sheet and rub them with oil. In a small bowl, combine chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the shrimp.
3. To bake, spread the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 6 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and opaque throughout. 
4. To pan sear: preheat a 12-inch skillet on medium-high. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom. Add shrimp without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes or until the bottom half turns from translucent to opaque and pink. Turn over and cook the second side for 1-2 minutes or until translucent to opaque and pink throughout.
5. Serve with dipping sauce.
6. Makes 4 servings.

Note:

• Using a different-sized shrimp will slightly alter the cooking time. Add or reduce the cooking time accordingly. Use visual cues to gauge the doneness. The shrimp is done when it turns from translucent to opaque with pink highlights. It will also curl into a “C” shape. Overdone shrimp will be tightly curled.

Keywords:Shrimp, Chipotle, Chili Pepper, Limy, Appetizer

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