Best 7 Spicy Seared Chipotle Shrimp With Zucchini Chorizo Recipes

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**Feast on a Flavorful Fusion: Spicy Seared Chipotle Shrimp with Zucchini and Chorizo**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that blends the bold and the delightful with our tantalizing Spicy Seared Chipotle Shrimp with Zucchini and Chorizo. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. Dive into succulent shrimp, seared to perfection and infused with the smoky heat of chipotle, complemented by tender zucchini and savory chorizo. This recipe promises an explosion of tastes in every bite, making it a standout dish for any occasion.

Alongside the main recipe, we offer a collection of complementary culinary creations to elevate your dining experience. Discover the zesty and refreshing Tangy Chimichurri Sauce, perfect for drizzling over the shrimp and vegetables. Expand your culinary horizons with our delectable Zucchini and Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms, a delightful appetizer or side dish that combines the earthy flavors of zucchini and chorizo in a unique and satisfying way.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Zucchini and Tofu Stir-Fry offers a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with colorful vegetables and tender tofu. And if you're craving a hearty and comforting meal, indulge in our Chipotle Shrimp and Chorizo Jambalaya, a Louisiana classic that combines the smoky flavors of chipotle with succulent shrimp, chorizo, and aromatic rice.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, these recipes will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring success in the kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable dining experience with our Spicy Seared Chipotle Shrimp with Zucchini and Chorizo, along with the accompanying recipes that will transform your meals into culinary masterpieces.

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SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP



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Delicious spicy marinated shrimp. Easy on indoor or outdoor grill. I serve this with yellow rice and/or baked potatoes. I also put an extra shot of hot pepper sauce on the rice, love it spicy!

Provided by Sue Carey-Bradley

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
wooden or metal skewers

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 607.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPICY SEARED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI & CHORIZO



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Make and share this Spicy Seared Chipotle Shrimp With Zucchini & Chorizo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 small chipotle seeded and minced, plus 2 Tbs. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles en adobo)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry (21 to 25 per lb.)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice (scant 1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 small red bell pepper, sliced into strips about 1/4 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more as needed

Steps:

  • In a measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, chipotle, adobo sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with a scant 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Put a 12-inch skillet (not nonstick) over medium-high heat for 1-1/2 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. of the oil and once it's shimmering hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until the shrimp browns nicely, about 2 minutes. Flip and brown the second side, about 1-1/2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. The shrimp should still be a little undercooked.
  • Add the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and the chorizo to the pan and cook, tossing, until it starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add the zucchini, onion, and pepper, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoons salt, and cook, tossing often, until the zucchini browns in places and is just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the broth mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low. Stir in the shrimp, about half of the cilantro, and the lime juice. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and the shrimp are opaque throughout (cut one in half to check), 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 223.8, Sodium 1967.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 32

CHORIZO AND SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH SMOKY GUACAMOLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ripe Haas avocados
1 lime, juiced
A couple pinches salt
1/4 cup sour cream, 3 rounded tablespoonfuls
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, available in cans on specialty food aisle in Mexican section
1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced thin on an angle
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin and crushed
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed, ask for easy-peels at fish counter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (12- inch) flour tortillas
1/2 pound, 2 cups, shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cut avocados all the way around with a sharp knife. Scoop out the pit, then spoon avocado flesh away from skin into a food processor. Add the juice of 1 lime, a couple of pinches salt, sour cream and chipotles in adobo. Pulse guacamole until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown chorizo 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from pan. Add oil, garlic, then shrimp. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook shrimp until pink, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and a large tortilla. Cook tortilla 30 seconds, then turn. Cover 1/2 of the tortilla with a couple of handfuls of cheese. Arrange a layer of chorizo and shrimp over the cheese and fold tortilla over. Press down gently with a spatula and cook tortilla a minute or so on each side to melt cheese and crisp. Remove quesadilla to large cutting board and repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 5 wedges and transfer to plates with your spatula. Top wedges of quesadillas with liberal amounts of smoky guacamole.

SPICY SEARED CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI & CHORIZO



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/2 small chipotle, seeded and minced, plus 2 Tbs. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles en adobo)
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 lb. shrimp (21 to 25 per lb.), peeled, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry
3/4 tsp. kosher salt; more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lb. chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch dice (scant 1 cup)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 small red bell pepper, sliced into strips about 1/4 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice; more as needed

Steps:

  • In a measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, chipotle, adobo sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Sprinkle the shrimp with a scant 1/4 tsp. salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Put a 12-inch skillet (not nonstick) over medium-high heat for 1-1/2 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. of the oil and once it's shimmering hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until the shrimp browns nicely, about 2 minutes. Flip and brown the second side, about 1-1/2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. The shrimp should still be a little undercooked. Add the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and the chorizo to the pan and cook, tossing, until it starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add the zucchini, onion, and pepper, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt, and cook, tossing often, until the zucchini browns in places and is just tender, about 4 minutes. Add the broth mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low. Stir in the shrimp, about half of the cilantro, and the lime juice. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and the shrimp are opaque throughout (cut one in half to check), 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cilantro. Serving Suggestions Serve with white rice that picks up the flavor of the sauce or a rich Arroz Verde (Green Rice). nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 500; Fat (g): 34; Fat Calories (kcal): 310; Saturated Fat (g): 8; Protein (g): 36; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 20; Carbohydrates (g): 12; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 4; Sodium (mg): 1240; Cholesterol (mg): 255; Fiber (g): 2;

SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI AND SPICY COUSCOUS



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A one-skillet dinner that borrows flavors from chile verde. The couscous gets tang and heat from the salsa, and earthy notes from canned green chiles.

Provided by Sarah Carey

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground pepper
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1 cup green salsa, such as Xochitl, plus more for serving
1 can (4.5ounces) chopped mild green chiles, such as Old El Paso
1 cup couscous
1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup frozen peas
Sour cream and sliced radishes, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add zucchini; cook until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add salsa, chiles, and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, then top with shrimp in an even layer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with peas, cover, and cook until shrimp are opaque and couscous has absorbed all of liquid, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with sour cream, sliced radishes, and more salsa.

SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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A sauce just spicy enough to make your mouth tingle enveloping tender shrimp- this is fairly quick to prepare if you use pre- peeled shrimp. This recipe includes Cola which adds flavor as well as a touch of sweetness. The sauce is good spooned over white rice. I would not suggest using diet cola for this recipe. Adapted From William Sonoma Mexican.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
shrimp
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
4 ripe tomatoes, about 1 1/2 lbs. chopped or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans each chopped tomatoes, drained
2 canned chipotle chiles, en adobo with 1 tablespoon sauce
1/2 cup Coca-Cola or 1/2 cup Pepsi
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the garlic, lme juice, and sea salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and toss until thoroughly coated. Let marinate while preparing the sauce, at least 5 minutes.
  • In a heavy frying pan or cazuela over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, just until the color deepens, less than 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomato mixture to a blender, allowing any excess oil to drip back into the pan. Reserve th oil in the pan. Add the chiles an dsauce, cola, and oregano to the blender. Process until you get a textured sauce.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Return the pan with the reserved oil to medium-high heat and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add half of the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Using the slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and add them to the plate.
  • Return the still-hot pan to medium-high heat and add the sauce. Fry, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes longer just to heat through. Divide the shrimp evenly among warmed individual plates. Spoon some of the remaining chipotle sauce over each serving and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 437.9, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.1

SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI



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Shrimp fajitas are quickly thrown together. The shrimp are tossed in a mix of lime juice and zest, adobo sauce from a can of chipotles, olive oil, cumin and garlic, and don't need to be marinated for longer than 30 minutes. I use just enough adobo sauce in the marinade to obtain its spicy and slightly sweet essence without overpowering the shrimp.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     tacos, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Zest of 1 lime (2 teaspoons)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large red or yellow onion, halved and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 jalapeño or 2 serrano chiles, minced
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 1 large ear of corn)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 romaine heart, sliced crosswise
4 large flour or 8 corn tortillas
Quick green salsa, for serving (see recipe)
Queso fresco, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, the adobo sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil and half the garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper and place in a resealable bag. Pour in marinade and seal bag. Move shrimp around to coat well, place bag in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Flip bag over periodically to redistribute marinade.
  • Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot, add onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and chile and cook, stirring often, until peppers begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini and corn, and turn heat to medium. Add remaining garlic, cumin and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in half the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
  • Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in the oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
  • Transfer shrimp, with marinade, to a bowl. Remove shrimp from marinade and blot briefly on paper towels. Reserve marinade.
  • Arrange lettuce on a platter. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, or a wok. Add shrimp and let sear; when they begin to turn pink, after about 1 minute, add drained marinade. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer shrimp from pan to platter. Turn up heat, reduce liquid in pan by half, and pour over shrimp.
  • Arrange vegetables on platter with shrimp, or serve separately. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve, with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1135 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the shrimp, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Cook the shrimp until they're just cooked through: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp until they're just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine: After you've cooked the shrimp, deglaze the pan with white wine. This will help to dissolve any browned bits and create a flavorful sauce.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp is still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

This spicy seared chipotle shrimp with zucchini chorizo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the chorizo and zucchini add a nice bit of flavor and texture. The chipotle sauce is also very flavorful and adds a nice kick of heat. Overall, this is a great dish that I highly recommend trying.

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