Shrimp In Adobo Food

SHRIMP IN ADOBO SAUCE

Steps:

• cover the chiles with hot water and let them sit for 15 minutes or until softened.
• combine chiles and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the water they were soaking in, onion, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a blender and puree to a smooth paste.
• saute the chile mixture in the oil for 5 minutes, add the vinegar and sugar, and bring to a boil.
• reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is very thick, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• add shrimp to sauce and toss to coat, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done.

ADOBO STYLE SHRIMP (FILIPINO)

Steps:

• Wash shrimp and cut off whiskers. Drain.
• Place in pan or wok, add all ingredients except sugar and cooking oil.
• Cook shrimp until not quite cooked on MED HEAT, maybe 2-4 minutes depending on your shrimp size.
• Drain shrimp (along with garlic). Set sauce aside, and add the sugar.
• Heat cooking oil and fry shrimp and garlic together on MED LOW HEAT.
• When garlic is lightly browned, return the sauce to the pan and finish cooking shrimp.
• [Be sure to not overcook the shrimp-- you can tell if they turn into little O's" instead of C's].
• [Note: If you want a spicy "adobo", add 1 tablespoon of hot sauce or 1-2 minced hot peppers of your preference.].
• Put on serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions (optional).
• Serve with steamed Jasmine rice.

CHIPOTLE-GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Skewer the shrimp onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 5 shrimp per skewer.
• Whisk together the adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, half of the scallions and the zest of the limes in a small bowl until well combined. Brush the shrimp with some of the glaze and place on the grill.
• Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side, brushing them with the glaze until they are slightly charred and just cooked through.
• Transfer to a platter and garnish with the remaining scallions and the lime wedges.

ADOBO SHRIMP TACOS WITH SMOKED BBQ CHIPOTLE COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix well, then taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal; set aside. Season the shrimp with the adobo. Dredge the seasoned shrimp in the cornmeal mixture, and then add them to the hot oil 1 at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a tortilla, and heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of slaw in the center of the tortilla, then put 4 or 5 fried shrimp on top and fold like a taco. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve hot or at room temperature.

STIR-FRIED RICE NOODLES WITH SHRIMP AND ADOBO (PANSIT BIHON GUISADO)

Steps:

• Soak the mushrooms in the warm water for at least 20 minutes. Drain the mushrooms, reserve the soaking liquid, and thinly slice the mushrooms. Combine the adobo and wine (if using) in a bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the garlic and stir-fry until light gold. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the adobo. If you are using fresh shrimp, add them, too. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Pour the reserved mushroom soaking liquid into a saucepan and add the soy sauce, mushrooms, carrot, and chayote. If you are using dried shrimp, add those, too. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and toss with the rest of the ingredients. As the noodles become tender, separate them until they are able to mix evenly with the veggies, about 3 minutes.
• When the noodles have completely absorbed the liquid and are chewable, stir in the celery, bell pepper, and adobo mixture. Season with the black pepper and mix thoroughly. Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Reduce the heat to low to gently fry the noodles for about 2 minutes. Serve with an extra dash of soy sauce and calamansi juice, if using.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, water, lime juice, oil and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool completely., Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill shrimp on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp are pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Serve with sauce.

BAKED SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in wine, Worcestershire sauce, chipotles with adobo sauce (to taste), garlic, and salt. Toss shrimp with sauce in baking dish and bake until shrimp are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Sauce can be briefly simmered (with shrimp removed) to reduce it as needed.

SCAMPI ADOBO

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, peppers and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the shrimp, wine, cilantro, lime juice, butter and salt. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP AND RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
• Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Add shrimp, chopped poblano pepper and adobo sauce; cook two minutes, stirring to ensure shrimp are evenly coated with sauce. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook one minute more or until shrimp are cooked through, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet, place water, contents of rice package and corn in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 7 minutes or until water has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and cilantro.
• Place rice mixture on a serving platter. Top with shrimp; serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH ADOBO SAUCE

Steps:

• Chop the cilantro, and thinly slice the green and purple cabbage. Chop the onion and set the veggies and cilantro aside.
• In a small bowl add the adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers, sour cream, lime juice and salt. Mix and set aside.
• Put the shrimp in a medium size bowl and add the chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Mix together so that the shrimp is coated with the spices.
• In a medium size skillet add the oil. Then add the shrimp. Turn the shrimp as they cook until each side is lightly browned (about 6 minutes). Reserve the oil in the pan and remove the shrimp on to a cutting board or plate.
• Cut the shrimp in half and put them in a bowl. Then add the remaining olive oil from the pan to the bowl of cut shrimp and mix together.
• Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 10 to 12 seconds.Then top with the shrimp, onion, cilantro and the green and purple cabbage. Drizzle the adobo sauce on top. Serve while the tortilla is still warm and with a quarter piece of lime.

SHRIMP IN ADOBO

Steps:

• Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.
• Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds. Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, oregano, cumin, and sugar and purée until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer adobo paste to a large bowl; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
• Preheat broiler. Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Broil, watching closely and stirring halfway through, until shrimp are just cooked through and are browned in spots, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt.

SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Chipotle Dry rub:.
• Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.
• Pat dry with a paper towel.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
• Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.
• Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.
• Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
• Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.
• To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:.
• Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.
• Refrigerate until ready for use.

CAMARONES EMBARAZADOS (ADOBO GRILLED SHRIMP)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the whole tomatoes, guajillo chiles, chiles de árbol and garlic cloves, and cover with water by an inch or two. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft and their skins start to break, 8 to 10 minutes. (The chiles should rehydrate and plump up.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the solids to a blender, and add the scallions, oregano, allspice, cumin, thyme, vinegar, butter, Mexican chocolate and salt. (Discard the cooking water.) Purée until completely smooth, then scrape the adobo into a large bowl and let cool completely.
• Place the shrimp in the bowl with the cooled adobo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• When ready to eat, take the shrimp out of the refrigerator. Prepare an outdoor charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and place on a sheet pan. If using head-on shrimp or shell-on shrimp, insert the skewer where the head meets the body, thread the skewer through the body while straightening it out, then push it out through the tail end. If using peeled shrimp, thread the skewer through the tops and bottoms of the shrimp without passing it through the length of the bodies. Once all are skewered, generously douse the shrimp with more adobo (reserve some for serving) and sprinkle a bit of salt on top.
• Scrape the remaining adobo into a small saucepan or skillet and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape into a serving bowl and set aside.
• Set the skewers on the hot grill grate. For head-on shrimp, cook, flipping once, until the shells have crisped, browned and achieved some charring, and the bodies have cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. For headless shell-on shrimp, grill for about 3 minutes per side, and for peeled shrimp, about 2 minutes per side. (If using a gas grill, close the lid between flips.)
• Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve with the reserved adobo sauce and lime wedges. Let everyone eat by dipping the shrimp in the adobo sauce and squeezing fresh lime juice on top. The shrimp can be eaten in their entirety - heads, shells, tails and everything in between - or peeled.

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO IN ADOBO

Steps:

• For the Adobo Sauce: Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust the sugar taste to your liking.
• For the shrimp and chorizo: Coat the shrimp with cornstarch. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heatand saute the onions and chorizo. Add shrimp. When the shrimp are opaque and form a C shape, add the adobo sauce. Continue cooking on low until the sauce is heated through.
• Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro and sliced Roma tomatoes.