Looking for a dish that’s both sophisticated and bold? This Shrimp in Chipotle RC Cola Sauce combines sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in perfect harmony. It’s an ideal recipe for dinner parties or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Ingredients:
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or one 14.5 oz can, drained)
- 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, with 1 tablespoon sauce
- ½ cup RC Cola
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
- Marinate the shrimp in a mixture of garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until golden. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Blend the tomato mixture with chipotle, adobo sauce, RC Cola, and oregano until you have a smooth sauce.
- In the same pan, cook shrimp in batches until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Return the sauce to the pan and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of sauce.
This dish is proof that shrimp and RC Cola are a match made in culinary heaven. The balance of spice, sweetness, and zest will keep you coming back for more. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas for a complete meal.