Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Chipotle Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Juicy shrimp quickly cooked in a smoky chipotle-infused tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 8 minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
Step 3: Season 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for brightness.
Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.