Camarones en Chipotle

Camarones en Chipotle is a flavorful Mexican seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce. This gluten-free recipe brings together vibrant spices and fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.

Camarones en Chipotle
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
280 kcal

Ingredients

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

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Finely chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the skillet, stirring for a minute.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

Tags

MexicanGluten-FreeSeafood Dish