Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz Pasta (penne or linguine)
• 1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Lime zest(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the minced chipotle.

3. 3

   Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and just cooked through, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in broth and simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

4. 4

   Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, then add pasta and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice (and lime zest if using). Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.