Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, cleaned (about 41-50 count)
  • oil, for sauteing shrimp
  • Old Bay Seasoning (optional)

Method

  • In saucepan large enough to hold shrimp, heat olive oil over medium heat, and saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cumin, oregano and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, vinegar, chiles, ketchup, orange juice and brown sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened.
  • Cover sauce over very low simmer.
  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Lay shrimp in skillet, sprinkle with Old Bay if using, and saute shrimp until just done, only about 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to sauce, and raise heat to high, cooking for about 1 minute, stirring gently until shrimp is coated with glaze.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.