SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Sauteed Shrimp with Chipotle Chiles image

Provided by Zarela Martinez

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 pound uncooked medium to large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 1/4 cups Seafood Marinade
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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.