Shrimp in Adobo

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cupapple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoonskosher salt plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoondried oregano, preferably Mexican
• 1/2 teaspoonground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoonsugar
• 2 poundssmall or medium uncooked shrimp, deveined, cut into 1/4" pieces

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.

Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1-inch rings, reserving seeds. Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, vinegar, 2 tsp. salt, oregano, cumin, and sugar and purée until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer adobo paste to a large bowl; add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.

Preheat broiler. Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Broil, watching closely and stirring halfway through, until shrimp are just cooked through and are browned in spots, 4–5 minutes. Season with salt.