Shrimp With Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

Dry rub for shrimp

• 3/4 lb shrimp, 12/15 count shrimp, tails on
• 1-2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper or dried lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole chipotle chile in adobo, chopped finely
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce

Cilantro Dipping Sauce

• 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves only, stems discarded before measuring
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   Chipotle Dry rub:.

2. 2

   Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. Leave the tails on.

3. 3

   Pat dry with a paper towel.

4. 4

   In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.

6. 6

   Heat oil and chipotle pepper and sauce in a well-seasoned iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat.

7. 7

   Place about ten shrimp in pan so that each one has enough room to lie on its side.

8. 8

   Cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.

9. 9

   Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce.

10. 10

    To prepare Cilantro Dipping Sauce:.

11. 11

    Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce.

12. 12

    Refrigerate until ready for use.