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A batch of delicious chipotle shrimp, a great appetizer.

Chipotle Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

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Enjoy the unique combo of spice and smoky flavor with this chipotle shrimp appetizer. Marinate, cook a few minutes then assemble on tortilla chips!
Course appetizers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 25 -30 servings
Calories 118
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix olive oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl until completely combined. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp then stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1−4 hours.
  • After shrimp has marinated for at least 1 hour, remove from the fridge and drain any excess liquid from the bowl.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil to the pan. When oil is hot, carefully add the shrimp and cook just until it is cooked through—this’ll take about 1−2 minutes per side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
  • When the shrimp is cooked through, transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl and squeeze the juice of ½ a lime over the top. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, stir to combine then set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together avocado, lime juice and tomatoes then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place approximately 2 tsp of the avocado mixture into each tortilla chip ‘scoop’ and top with a chipotle lime shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is also excellent wrapped up in a flour tortilla!

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g