Name: Shrimp in Adobo
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 pounds small or medium uncooked shrimp, preferably wild American, peeled, deveined, cut into 1/4" pieces; Ingredient info: Dried ancho chiles are available at specialty foods stores, Latin markets, and some supermarkets.

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Shrimp in AdoboChristopher Testani

Use Mexican adobo, a vinegary chile paste, to season any protein. For this recipe, the shrimp is chopped, so there's no need to splurge on a larger size.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed

4 garlic cloves

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 pounds small or medium uncooked shrimp, preferably wild American, peeled, deveined, cut into 1/4" pieces

Ingredient info: Dried ancho chiles are available at specialty foods stores, Latin markets, and some supermarkets.

Preparation

Step 1
Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.
Step 2
Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds. Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, oregano, cumin, and sugar and purée until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer adobo paste to a large bowl; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
Step 4
Preheat broiler. Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Broil, watching closely and stirring halfway through, until shrimp are just cooked through and are browned in spots, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt.

TagsMexican Latin American Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Ancho Chile Chile Vegetable Main Dinner Nut Free Quick Easy Weeknight Meals Broil Cast Iron Skillet Blender Bon Appétit

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