How to Make Chipotle Shrimp Over Rice

Chipotle shrimp over rice adds a touch of zest to otherwise ordinary seafood, and makes a terrific meal involving very little preparation time. You can make chipotle shrimp over rice to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, to bring Mexican flavor to an otherwise ordinary occasion, or just to try a new shrimp recipe. Best of all, it's extremely easy to make and even folks who aren't skilled in the kitchen can put it together with very few problems.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 can of chicken broth
• 3/4 cup water
• Saucepan
• 2.5 cups of instant rice
• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• Skillet
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 can tomatoes, diced
• 1 can of tomato sauce (about 8 ounces)
• 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 lb shrimp, raw and peeled

1. Stir the water and the chicken broth into a large saucepan, then heat it until it comes to a boil.

2. Stir the rice into the boiling water slowly, then cover the pan and remove it from heat. Allow it to stand, covered, for at least 5 minutes, then uncover it. It should be ready to serve when you are finished with the remainder of the recipe.

3. Heat the oil in the skillet until it is hot.

4. Cut the onion into pieces about 1/4 inch wide, then add them to the skillet.

5. Cut the bell pepper into pieces, taking care to remove all of the seeds. Add them to the skillet.

6. Cook the vegetables over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes or until the onions become soft.

7. Stir the tomatoes and tomato sauce into the mixture.

8. Chop the chipotle peppers as finely as you can. Add them to the vegetable mixture.

9. Add the honey to the vegetable mixture and stir until all the ingredients are completely blended.

10. Mix the shrimp into the mixture and raise the heat to medium-high. Stir the shrimp and sauce continuously for about 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked.

11. Remove the shrimp and sauce from heat and ladle helpings over the rice. It will make about 4 servings.

Tips & Warnings

• You can usually find chipotle peppers in the Mexican section of the supermarket. If you can't find them, substitute hot pepper sauce for the recipe, in amounts that suit your taste.
• The raw shrimp can be substituted for cooked shrimp very easily. If you choose to do this, simply heat the mixture until it is hot, then serve it over rice as normal.