Tequila Chipotle Shrimp Food

FLAMBEED SHRIMP CHIPOTLE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• For the spicy chipotle crema: In a blender, add the sour cream, milk, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chiles and blend until combined. You can always add more peppers for a hotter sauce. Set aside.
• For the tostadas: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp start to change to a pinkish tone, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tequila to the skillet and tilt the skillet slightly over the burner to ignite it. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the flames subside, then return it back to medium-high heat. Add the chipotle crema, bring to a simmer and cook until fully combined and warm, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the shrimp mixture among the tostadas and sprinkle with the cilantro.

CHIPOTLE TEQUILA SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• In shallow dish, toss shrimp, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, chiles and garlic to coat. Let stand 15 minutes to marinate, stirring twice.
• Meanwhile, cut plum tomatoes and tomatillo into wedges. Halve golden tomatoes; set aside.
• Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, tomatoes and tomatillo to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning shrimp, tomatoes and tomatillo halfway through cooking time, until shrimp turn pink and tomatoes are slightly soft.
• Heat tortillas on griddle. Fill each tortilla and taco shell with shrimp mixture. Top with cilantro, queso fresco, avocados and pico de gallo or salsa. Squeeze lime wedge over each.

TEQUILA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until light brown. Place shrimp in the pan, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Pour in tequila, and season with cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.

TEQUILA-CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In blender, combine chipotles, tequila, lime juice, ketchup, adobo sauce, garlic, sugar and salt.
• Blend until smooth.
• Put shrimp in nonreactive bowl, pour mixture over, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Strain shrimp.
• Reserve marinade.
• In a heavy skillet over high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.
• Add shrimp and cook, tossing and stirring until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp to serving dish.
• Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil, scraping pan often.
• Cook for about 15 seconds.
• Pour sauce over shrimp and serve immediately.
• Serves 4.

TEQUILA SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND GUAJILLO CHILE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, add the garlic, and saute until golden brown. Add the sliced chile and continue mixing until the oil has taken on the color of the chile.
• Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and the tomatoes. Add the tequila to the shrimp and carefully flambe. Cook until the alcohol burns out. On low heat, add the butter and swirl until the sauce slightly thickens.
• To serve, plate the shrimp in the center of each plate and add the sauce in the center. Garnish each plate with chive sprigs.

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. (Or cook as package directs).
• Meanwhile melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic, and cook about 30 seconds before adding wine, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle, and salt.
• Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
• Serve over the cooked rice.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• Place shrimp in large bowl. Add marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Return shrimp to bowl.
• Puree 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, chipotle chilies, and dried oregano in processor until smooth. Transfer chipotle mixture to bowl with shrimp; toss to coat.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic clove and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp with chipotle mixture; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
• Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.