Chipotle honey shrimp are huge in flavor but take no time to prep and cook. These quick sauteed shrimp come together in less than 10 minutes! Use them in tacos, wraps, and rice bowls. Or simply serve them as an easy party snack.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Chipotle Peppers, Honey, Party Food, Quick & Easy, Shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1lbshrimpsize 21-25; thawed, cleaned and shells removed (including tails)
2½tbspbuttermelted
1chipotle pepperminced
1tbspadobo saucefrom the can of chipotle peppers
1tbsphoney
¼cupwaterroom temperature or cool
½tbspcorn starch
saltto taste
scallions & cilantrochopped; optional for garnish
Instructions
Make sure the shrimp are very dry. Pat dry in a clean kitchen towel or with paper towels.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat while you make the sauce. Cast iron is preferable, but any heavy, non-stick skillet will work.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp melted butter, the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and honey.In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water to create a slurry.Add the corn starch slurry to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Whisk well to combine. Set aside.
Add the remaining ½ tbsp of melted butter to the skillet. Add the shrimp to the pan. Let the shrimp cook for about 2 minutes until they are lightly browned and pink on the first side.Flip and cook for another minute. Give your sauce a final whisk, then add the sauce to the pan stirring well. Let cook for another minute or two, stirring to combine the shrimp and the sauce. The sauce will thicken during this time to a gravy-like consistency. Taste the sauce and add a pinch of salt if it needs it.
Remove from heat and serve. Top with chopped herbs if you'd like.