Spicy Mexican Street Shrimp

Deliciously spicy Mexican street shrimp with zesty lime and flavorful chipotle adobo sauce, perfect for an appetizer or main dish. Garnished with cilantro, crema, cotija cheese, and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

By @cookwithchay

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Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounce extra-large shrimp
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup chipotle adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 lime lime juice
• 3 tablespoon oil
• 16 ounce extra-large shrimp
• 0.5 cup crema
• 0.25 cup cotija cheese
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 whole lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse 16 ounces of extra-large shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels. Ensure they are deveined and tails are on for easy handling.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup chipotle adobo sauce.
3. Add the shrimp to the bowl, then pour 2 tablespoons of oil and juice of one lime over the shrimp. Mix thoroughly to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the marinade.
4. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
5. Carefully add the shrimp to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp develop a nice seared golden color.
6. Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the shrimp is pink, opaque, and plump.
7. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and arrange them on a serving plate.
8. Garnish the shrimp with crema, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.