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Smoky Chipotle Lime Shrimp Skillet


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  • Author: Jessica Potts
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This one-skillet meal is bursting with bold flavors of smoky chipotle, tangy lime, and fresh cilantro. Juicy shrimp cook quickly in the vibrant sauce, served over a bed of rice, beans, and corn.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (59ml) garlic
  • 4 individual chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced,plus 1 tablespoon (15ml) of sauced reserved)
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1-1/2 pounds (0.68kg) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 cup (59ml) chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for serving)
  • 2 cups (473ml) cooked rice
  • 1 15 ounce (425g) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 ears of corn (grilled and cut off the cobb)
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 2 limes (cut into wedges)
  • corn or flour tortillas (warmed)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, garlic, and minced chipotle peppers with the reserved sauce.
  2. Cook until fragrant and garlic begins to soften, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add lime juice and cook down for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp, flipping once, and cooking just until pink. The sauce should start to thicken as shrimp cook.
  5. To serve, in a large skillet, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, lime wedges and tortillas.
  6. Serve with any additional toppings you desire (salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc.).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican