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Shrimp Diablo

A flavorful, spicy shrimp dish served over vegetables, inspired by Mexican cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups corn kernels from 2 medium ears of corn
  • 2 medium zucchini cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 medium red onion halved and cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 lime juice from ½ lime
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4 ounces avocado from 1 small Hass, sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, sauté the yellow onion for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds more.
  2. Transfer to a blender with the tomatoes, cilantro, chipotle in adobo, brown sugar and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In the skillet, add the butter and allow to melt. Add the corn, zucchini, red onion, garlic powder, oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Sauté until softened and browned on the edges, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and squeeze lime juice over the top.
  4. Transfer the sauce from the blender to the skillet and add the shrimp. Coat the shrimp with the sauce and allow them to cook in the sauce until cooked through and sauce has thickened a bit, about 5 minutes.
  5. To serve: Pour the shrimp and sauce over the top of the veggies and garnish with avocado and cilantro.

Notes

A spicy and savory shrimp dish perfect for a quick dinner.