Shrimp with Chipotle-Bourbon Butter Sauce Recipe

Shrimp with Chipotle-Bourbon Butter Sauce Recipe
Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (7 ounces)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 1-1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Steps

  1. 1

    Add Chipotle Peppers in Adobo and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat a medium sized pan to medium heat and add butter. Let it melt.

  3. 3

    Pour in garlic-chipotle sauce, bourbon and honey. Simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.

  4. 4

    Stir in the shrimp and simmer another 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and have a bit of a snap to them.

  5. 5

    Serve as you wish, over rice, with tortillas, or as they are for a perfect appetizer.