Baked Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Baked Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce recipe! Bursting with bold, smoky flavors from chipotle peppers in adobo, this dish combines tender, juicy shrimp with a zesty marinade of garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, and honey. Ready in just 27 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, lightly caramelized in the oven to perfection. Serve this vibrant, oven-baked shrimp as a tantalizing main dish with rice, or wow your guests as a spicy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed option you’ll want to make again and again. Keywords: baked shrimp recipe, chipotle shrimp, quick seafood dinner, easy weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp Adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 4 wedges Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the chipotle sauce.

Step 3

Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended chipotle sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the marinated shrimp into a baking dish, spreading them out in a single layer.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.

Step 6

Remove the shrimp from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy as a main dish with rice or as an appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	641.4 grams (641.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	973

Total Fat 46.00g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.40g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 1068mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 35.40g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 111.70g	223%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1524mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 14.1%