PAN-SEARED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME GLAZE

PAN-SEARED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME GLAZE image

Number Of Ingredients 11

Glaze:
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chipped fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

1. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients and stir to mix. Set aside. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add half of the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook until spotty brown and the edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Using tongs, flip each shrimp and let stand until all but the very center is opaque, about 30 seconds. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining tablespoon of oil and the remaining shrimp. 3. After the second batch has stood off the heat, return the first batch to the skillet. Add the glaze mixture and toss until combined. Cover the skillet and let stand until the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.