This zesty sautéed chipotle shrimp recipe is the perfect combination between tangy and savory. In only 20 minutes, and 4 easy steps you’ll have this spicy shrimp dish ready to go!
This spicy buttered shrimp recipe only uses four ingredients to make a delectable appetizer or dinner. It can be served over white rice or even pasta.
Ingredients for Chipotle Shrimp Recipe
With as much flavor as this shrimp has, you might be shocked at how short the ingredient list is.
- Clarified butter – Put simply, clarified butter is pure butterfat (whole butter) separated from the milk solids (milk proteins) and whey proteins. You can make your own or buy it at the store.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – You should be able to easily find this in a can down the international aisle at your grocery store.
- Lime – Fresh lime is key for the best flavor. You will use both the juice and the zest for this shrimp recipe.
- Large shrimp – You will want shell on shrimp. Check the section below to know the difference between the types of shrimp.
Variations
There are plenty of ways you can make this chipotle shrimp your own. Here are a few ideas.
- Creamy chipotle shrimp – You can make this shrimp in a creamy sauce by adding a splash of coconut milk. It also keeps it dairy free.
- Flavor – Add more flavor to the sauce by adding some minced garlic cloves or chopped shallots. This will also add some texture.
- Heat – Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to take the heat up a notch, although chipotle peppers are pretty hot- just ask the scoville scale!
How to Make Chipotle Shrimp
You can have this chipotle shrimp recipe ready in just four easy steps!
- Heat butter, lime and peppers. Heat clarified butter in a small saucepan. Stir in fresh lime juice, lime zest and chipotle peppers set aside.
- Cook shrimp in butter. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Ladle in just barely enough butter to coat the bottom and then add the prawns/shrimp. Cook until pink.
- Pour remaining chipotle-lime butter into the skillet and heat for an additional minute to allow the flavors to marry.
- Garnish and serve. Remove to a serving dish and garnish with fresh limes wedges and serve hot.
What to Serve with Chipotle Shrimp
This Chipotle Lime Buttered Shrimp dish is perfect as an appetizer for a party or even great for a weeknight meal. To make this into an entree, serve over white or jasmine rice and add broccoli!
You can even turn it into a rice bowl and top with things like onions, tomatoes, sour cream, bell pepper and cilantro. Serve with a side of lime wedges. Or take things one step further and turn them into chipotle shrimp tacos!
Storage and Freezing
How to Store Chipotle Shrimp
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The shrimp should stay for up to three days.
Can I Freeze Chipotle Shrimp?
Unfortunately, I do not recommend storing in the freezer, but there should be no problem with that! I’d be surprised if you had any leftovers- it’s so good!
More Easy Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp is one of my favorite ingredients because it is so versatile! Here are a few of our favorite shrimp recipes.
Shrimp Tacos with Slaw
Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
Easy Shrimp Paella
Chipotle Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup clarified butter
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice , plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 pound large shrimp , shell on
Instructions
- Heat the clarified butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice, lime zest and chipotle peppers, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Ladle in just barely enough butter to coat the bottom and then add the shrimp. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until pink.
- Pour the remaining chipotle-lime butter into the skillet and heat for an additional minute to allow the flavors to marry.
- Remove to a serving dish and garnish with fresh limes wedges and serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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This is the perfect combination of heat and flavor, and any seafood lover needs to try it. Can’t wait to cook this up again for my next gathering—it’s sure to be a hit!
This shrimp was FANTASTIC! So much flavor!
Love this recipe, gonna make this on the weekend. thanks for sharing
I love this amazing recipe.
This flavor packed spicy buttered shrimp is calling my name! It’s simple to make and full of amazing flavors that my family is sure to love. I can’t wait to make this.
These were so good! I almost couldn’t stop eating them!
I love the spicy kick of these shrimp!