CAMARONES AL CHIPOTLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Using a food processor or blender, combine cream and chiles, adding chipotles a little at a time to taste, and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté the green onion, garlic, and salt until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook covered, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, an additional 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer, covered until they begin to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add broth if additional liquid is needed. Add the chipotle cream and heat until cooked through, an additional 3-5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas, over rice, or with avocado.
• Notes: To make broth, combine reserved shells with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Strain and use broth as needed to add liquid to the dish or thin the cream sauce to desired consistency.

Steps:

• Line a small shallow pan with foil.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Broil 2-inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until skin blistered and browned and flesh inside is mushy.
• Set aside to cool.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and lime juice; set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan.
• Drain the shrimp, reserving liquid.
• Add shrimp and onions to hot oil in frying pan.
• Saute for 3 minutes stirring and turning frequently.
• Remove shrimp and onions with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Place tomatoes, chipotles and adobo sauce, and garlic in a blender; Puree to a textured sauce.
• Reheat the oil, add the sauce and fry over high heat, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, for about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine, oregano, reserved marinade.
• Salt to taste and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
• Add the shrimp/onion mixture to the sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
• The shrimp should be just cooked and not overdone.
• Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish over hot rice.