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Shrimp in Adobo

Name: Shrimp in Adobo
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 pounds small or medium uncooked shrimp, preferably wild American, peeled, deveined, cut into 1/4" pieces; Ingredient info: Dried ancho chiles are available at specialty foods stores, Latin markets, and some supermarkets.

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Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.
2.
Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds. Cover chiles with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
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Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender. Add garlic, vinegar, 2 teaspoons 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.
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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.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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