Camarones con Chipotle

Camarones con Chipotle is a tantalizing Mexican seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce. This low-carb delight is not only flavorful but also quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chipotle peppers and cook for another minute.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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