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cilantro lime shrimp on a fork with adobo sauce
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Adobo Sauce

Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Adobe Sauce has this smoky and spicy flavor that seasons the shrimp perfectly. This is an amazing appetizer that will get your taste buds and party started right.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cilantro lime shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 157kcal
Author Shannon

Ingredients

  • 1 LB shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp garlic pepper
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
  • 1 15oz can fired roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • juice from one lime
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • Cilantro and fresh lime slices to garnish

Instructions

For the Shrimp:

  • Add the shrimp, old bay seasoning, garlic salt, and garlic pepper to a large bowl and toss to coat. In a 10inch cast iron skillet add butter and let melt over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes turning to cook both sides. Cook until lightly opaque and the edges are brown. Remove from heat.

For the Adobo Sauce:

  • In a food processor add chipotle peppers with sauce, diced tomatoes, lime juice, and garlic. Pulse on high until smooth. Pour into skillet over shrimp and mix to combine. Heat over the skillet until sauce is warm and serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro and fresh lime slices

Nutrition

Sodium: 1281mg | Calcium: 144mg | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Vitamin A: 285IU | Potassium: 72mg | Cholesterol: 246mg | Calories: 157kcal | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fat: 8g | Protein: 18g | Carbohydrates: 1g | Iron: 2.3mg