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Ancho Butter Shrimp

Ancho Butter Shrimp

Spice up your dinner with Ancho Butter Shrimp, a flavorful dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 100 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 dried ancho chili, seeds removed or a mild chili if preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  5. Toss in the dried ancho chili and let it infuse the butter for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until aromatic.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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