Shrimp In Adobo
Serves: 2
Meagan Lindgren
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
40
Spice
46
Sweetness
45
Sourness
35
mins
Prep time (avg)
4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
2
Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute
3
Let cool
4
Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds
5
Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes
6
Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender
7
Add garlic, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, oregano, cumin, and sugar and purée until a smooth, thick paste forms
8
Transfer adobo paste to a large bowl; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated
9
Preheat broiler
10
Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer
11
Broil, watching closely and stirring halfway through, until shrimp are just cooked through and are browned in spots, 4-5 minutes
12
Season with salt
13
Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
14
Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute
15
Let cool
16
Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds
17
Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes
18
Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender
19
Add garlic, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, oregano, cumin, and sugar and purée until a smooth, thick paste forms
20
Transfer adobo paste to a large bowl; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated
21
Preheat broiler
22
Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer
23
Broil, watching closely and stirring halfway through, until shrimp are just cooked through and are browned in spots, 4-5 minutes
24
Season with salt