Description
Creamy Tucson Shrimp is a flavorful and rich shrimp dish featuring a spiced cream sauce infused with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and coriander. Cooked in a skillet, the dish offers a velvety texture balanced with fresh lime juice and garnished with cilantro and lime zest. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Toast Spices: Mix in ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Toast the spices in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Season and Adjust: Stir in fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh cilantro and optional lime zest. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- For an extra lime kick, add the optional lime zest garnish.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with plain steamed rice, garlic pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth is labeled gluten-free.
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and become rubbery if left too long.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño when cooking the garlic.
